# Simple Shampoo Bar

Learn how to make a simple and moisturizing shampoo bar using a melt and pour soap base.

- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb clear glycerin soap base
- 2 tbsp shea butter
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 5 drops vitamin E oil
- 25 to 50 drops essential oil

## Instructions

1. Cut the melt and pour soap base into small hunks.
2. Put the soap base into a double boiler to melt.
3. Add shea butter to the melting soap base.
4. Add olive oil to the mixture.
5. Add about five drops of vitamin E oil.
6. Add 25 to 50 drops of essential oil for 1 lb of soap base.
7. Stir everything well to combine.
8. Pour the mixture into molds.
9. Let the shampoo bars harden for a few hours until completely solid.
10. Pop the hardened shampoo bars out of the molds.

## Equipment

- double boiler
- pot
- molds
- airtight container

## Tips

- Glycerin soap base is good for shampoo because it suds up well.
- Shea butter is very moisturizing for hair.
- Vitamin E oil is good for hair and scalp.
- Lavender, rosemary, sandalwood, peppermint, and bergamot are good essential oils for hair.
- Store extra shampoo bars in an airtight container out of direct sunlight for up to a year.
- To use, wet the bar in your hand, massage to lather, then apply to hair and rinse.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/ouroilyhouseLA/videos/1372858541290273/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c716ffef-9bb2-4624-ba96-cb9faa1c5172
- Extracted: 2026-06-25

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