Solid shampoo bars offer a convenient, pebble- or soap-like form that lathers richly with water.
They're compact for travel, produce zero plastic waste, and are a sustainable choice for hair care.
One common drawback with homemade versions? Harsh surfactants that can irritate skin. But with this expert-tested recipe, you get a gentle, quick solid shampoo free from surfactants and aggressive SCI. Here's how:
- 160 ml coconut milk
- 80 g flaked Marseille soap
- 60 g aloe vera
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon argan oil
- 10 drops peppermint essential oil
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- 10 drops Atlas cedarwood essential oil
- Ice cube tray or soap molds
1. In a double boiler (bain-marie), gently melt the coconut milk, Marseille soap flakes, aloe vera, and oils until fully combined.
2. Remove from heat once smooth and homogeneous.
3. Stir in the essential oils.
4. Pour into molds.
5. Freeze for 20 minutes to set.
6. Pop out the bars from the molds.
7. Air-dry on a plate for 24 hours before first use.
Voilà—your surfactant-free solid shampoo bars are ready! Simple, fast, and effective for clean, healthy hair without chemicals.
Ditch pricey store-bought options. Thanks to authentic Marseille soap, this formula suits all hair types—dry, oily, or frizzy—leaving strands silky smooth.
For perfect pebble shapes, try a large ice cube tray. Get creative with decorative soap molds or even canelé baking molds.
Rub the bar between wet hands to create lather, then massage into scalp and lengths to cleanse away buildup. Rinse thoroughly.
For silicone-free smoothness, follow with a conditioner or mask. Try these: 10 Natural Masks to Repair Your Hair.
Marseille soap, crafted from 100% natural vegetable oils like those in Aleppo and Castile soaps, gently deep-cleans the scalp, balances sebum, and nourishes all hair types without stripping.
Coconut milk hydrates hair and scalp, promotes growth, combats dandruff, and tames frizz for soft, manageable locks.
