How to make homemade solid shampoo and soap step by step
Solid soaps and shampoos: ingredients and practices for making them at home
Solid products such as bar soaps and shampoos They're on the rise due to their effectiveness, low environmental impact, and artisanal aesthetic. Making them yourself with a pill maker gives you control over the ingredients and opens the door to a sustainable business.
Here we teach you how to prepare them at home, with simple and safe recipes.
🌍 Why make solid shampoos and soaps?
You avoid the use of polluting plastics and packaging
You save space and weight (ideal for traveling)
They are more durable and concentrated than liquids.
You can use 100% natural and vegan ingredients
🧪 Recommended ingredients
Base for solid shampoo:
SCI (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate) – mild, foaming surfactant
Shea or cocoa butter – hydration
Coconut or castor oil – hair strengthener
White or green clay – cleans without damaging
Essential oils (lavender, rosemary, tea tree) – aroma and therapeutic function
Solid soap base:
Saponified oils (olive, coconut, palm, castor)
Vegetable glycerin
Natural extracts (oats, turmeric, activated charcoal, etc.)
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🛠️ Necessary equipment
Precision scale
Hand mixer or blender
Silicone molds or compacting/tablet pressing machine
Silicone gloves, containers and spatulas
🧼 Simple solid shampoo recipe (100 g)
60 g of SCI
10 g of shea butter
10 g of coconut oil
10 g of white clay
10 drops of lavender essential oil
A few drops of water or floral hydrolate (if moisture is needed)
🧑🔬 How to make your own solid shampoo or soap
Melt the fats in a double boiler.
(if you use butters or solid oils)Add the SCI and mix until a homogeneous paste.
Add water little by little if necessary.Add essential oils and extras.
Mix well, without overheating to avoid losing properties.Mold or press the mixture.
Use your pill making machine if you are looking for a compact and professional shape.Let it dry for 24 to 48 hours.
If you make traditional saponified soap, you will need to cure it for 4 to 6 weeks.
📦 Storage Tips
Store in a dry and ventilated place
Do not leave them in contact with water between uses.
Use recycled cardboard boxes or metal cans if you are going to sell them.
🎯 Who is it ideal for?
People with sensitive skin or scalp
Natural cosmetics entrepreneurs
Users concerned about the environment
Anyone who wants to eliminate unnecessary chemicals
💡 Value-added ideas
Customize with plant-based colorants (turmeric, beetroot, clays)
Add active ingredients: caffeine, vitamin E, aloe vera
Make travel kits with shampoo + soap + solid deodorant
🧾 Conclusion
Make your own solid shampoos and soaps It's easier than it looks. With a pill making machine You can create uniform, compact bars ready to use or sell. It's eco-friendly, healthy, and a great business opportunity.
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