You may have heard the recent news that washing your hair daily isnot a bad thing. Woohoo! But where does that leave you when you don’t have access to water and shampoo? Say a waterline breaks, or your schedule simply doesn't allow for for a shower. Enter handy dandy dry shampoo.
Dry shampoos help to reduce the look of oily, unwashed hair while also keeping hair looking clean and fresh. Adding antibacterial essential oils that help with hair growth and maintenance such as Rosemary Spanish, Rose Geranium and Tangerine are helpful additions to dry shampoos as well. This easy-to-make item is sure to save the day.
2 tbsp Cornstarch
2 tbsp Magnesium Carbonate
2 tbsp Flour
1 tspGrapeseed
1 dropRosemary Spanish
1 dropRose Geranium
1 dropTangerine
Funnel
Shaker bottle
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Where do you get Mg carbonate?
Hi DeDe! We have not tried using these as substitutes, but think it’s worth a shot. Let us know how it goes!
Have you tried other combinations? Would it work if I used Tapioca starch instead of cornstarch? I prefer to stay away from wheat flour so ould Oat flour or Almond flour work? I can’t use Rosemary EO, is there a reason for that oil specifically or could I use Frankincense, Sandalwood or Lavender? Thank you!
Hi Amber! Magnesium chloride would not work the same as magnesium carbonate. Magnesium carbonate works to dry the scalp and absorb any excess oil. You can make this recipe without magnesium carbonate, but we like the dry shampoo with it added.
What purpose does the magnesium carbonate serve in this recipe? I have all of the other ingredients for this recipe, but I only have magnesium chloride on hand. Could I use that in the place of the carbonate?
Edens Garden
June 08, 2018
Helene- we purchased ours from Amazon!