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plantain soap for hair

Step-by-Step Guide to Making Plantain Soap Shampoo Bars

Barbi Gardiner
Discover the magic of nature with our Plantain Soap Shampoo Bars! Crafted from plantain-infused olive oil, these bars are a natural treat for your hair and scalp.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Curing Time 30 days
Total Time 30 days 30 minutes
Servings 10 bars

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 9 oz coconut oil
  • 9 oz olive oil infused with plantain herb infused Here’s how to infuse herbs in oils
  • 4 oz shea butter
  • 3 oz castor oil
  • 3 oz sweet almond oil
  • LIQUIDS AND LYE
  • 3.9 oz lye
  • 9 oz water
  • ESSENTIAL OILS
  • 1/2 --1 oz. essential oil of preference.

Instructions
 

  • Put on gloves, goggles, and long sleeves for protection.
  • Measure cold water and pour it into a heatproof pitcher.
  • Next, weigh the lye. Add the lye to the water and mix until dissolved. Allow the lye solution to cool for 30 to 40 minutes until it reaches a temperature of about 100 to 110°F (38 to 43°C). To speed this up, you can place the pitcher in the sink filled with ice water.
  • Weigh all the oils accurately. Melt the coconut oil in a stainless pot on the stove, then add in the other oils. Warm the oil mixture to approximately 100 to 110°F (32 to 38°C).
  • Once both the lye solution and oils are at the right temperature, slowly pour the lye solution into the oils.  Mix them by alternating between hand stirring and using a stick (or immersion) blender until the mixture reaches ‘trace’ - when the mixture is thick enough to leave a mark on the surface.
  • Stir in the essential oils.
  • Pour the mixture into your mold. Cover and insulate (with a blanket or towel) for 24 hours. After this, remove it from the mold and cut it into bars. The bars will need to cure for 4–6 weeks before use.

Notes

BEFORE YOU START: INFUSE YOUR OIL WITH HERBS
Start by mixing a cup of olive oil with a quarter cup of dried plantain. Let it infuse for 2–4 weeks in a cool, dark place. Strain the plantain, and your herb-infused oil is ready for shampoo bar making! 🌿🧼
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