Many are faced with the fact that the use of chemical cosmetics leads to negative consequences - allergic reactions, various diseases of the skin and hair, etc. It is also known that manufacturers of chemical cosmetology products, focusing on useful substances of various means, keep silent about the harm of other components. Therefore, the use of funds based on natural ingredients is becoming increasingly popular. For example, an excellent alternative to detergent cosmetics is the soap root, which has been used by people since ancient times.
Soap root - what is it?
A soap root is called the rhizome of a number of plants, which contain a lot of saponins - substances that form a foam when interacting with water. Basically, these are the roots of plants of the clove family. Most often, a medicinal soap is used.
This plant species is a perennial herbaceous plant that blooms white or pinkish-white fragrant flowers collected in inflorescences, and has sharp, elongated leaves. The rhizome of the plant, which is the main raw material, is characterized by branching and reddish-brown color.
The root of the soap is used for medicinal, cosmetic, economic, food purposes. Prepare it in the deep autumn, digging, washing and drying.
Soap root for hair
Today, manufacturers of natural cosmetics produce shampoos based on the soap root extract. This is a natural, gentle basis for washing hair, in contrast to the one used in conventional shampoos. Hair after shampoo from soap root become soft, obedient, alive, get a natural shine.
But shampoo on the basis of this vegetable raw material can be prepared independently, for which you will need to make a decoction of the soap root powder and add to it other components useful for hair. There are many recipes for the preparation of shampoo based on soap root, focused on the different needs of hair. Here are recipes that are suitable for hair of any type.
Recipe # 1:
- Boil 2 cups of distilled water.
- Add 1.5 tablespoons of powder from the roots of the soap dish.
- Stir and boil for 20 minutes.
- Add 2 teaspoons of lemon verbena and catnip.
- Turn off the heat and leave the solution until cooled.
- Strain, pour into a clean container.
Recipe # 2:
- Pour 30 g of ground soap root with 350 ml of water.
- Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes.
- Cool, strain and pour into a clean container.
- Add 1 teaspoon of jojoba oil and 15-30 drops of any essential oil or a mixture of oils (lavender, bergamot, orange, rosemary, etc.) to the resulting solution, mix.
Natural shampoos with soap nuts, cooked at home, can be stored for no more than 10 days in the refrigerator. Before use, warm slightly or dilute with warm water.