DIY dry shampoo

Store bought dry shampoo can have ingredients like talc, butane, propane, phenoxyethanol, cetrimonium chloride, fragrances and silicones. Each of these ingredients carry short term and/or long term health problems. 

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know that these ingredients in small quantities are generally safe. However, while a tiny bit of toxins in one product is fine - a tiny bit in most of your beauty products can add up overtime and may come with a risk. 

So lets reduce toxin exposure when it’s in our control, starting with swapping store bought dry shampoo with a simple DIY dry shampoo. Bonus: no more white marks in your hair from dry shampoo!

DIY Dry Shampoo:

• 1/4 C Arrowroot powder

• ⅛-½ C Cocoa powder (use cocoa powder to match hair color)

• Optional: 1 Drop Peppermint Oil (Absorbs greasiness)

Instructions:

In a small glass bowl, combine arrowroot powder with cocoa powder. Match dry shampoo color to your roots. Optional, add one drop of peppermint essential oil for a refreshing aroma and to absorb greasiness. Apply using a clean makeup brush by gently dabbing the powder to your roots.

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