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author: Harriet Birrell
source: https://bookshop.org/p/books/home-diy-recipes-for-a-toxin-free-low-waste-life-harriet-birrell/ba210414ff094bb5?ean=9781761451881&next=t
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tags: [body-care, cleaning]
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rating: someday
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# Shampoo

1. In a saucepan bring (315ml)[water] to a boil
2. Turn off the heat
3. Add (3tbsp)[shikakai powder]
4. Stir until completely dissolved
5. Cool to room temp
6. Pour through coffee filter into a pump bottle
7. Add (125ml)[pure liquid castile soap], (3 tbsp)[aloe vera gel], (1 tbsp)[baking soda], (2tsp)[almond oil], (20 drops)[rosemary essential oil]
8. Shake

Will keep for 2 months, longer if using powdered aloe vera

3 tbsp aleo vera gel === 1 tsp powdered aloe vera