Coconut oil alone is not a direct substitute for castile soap in shampoo because it lacks the cleansing properties of soap. You would have to combine it with other natural ingredients to create a gentle cleanser. If you’re looking for a natural alternative for castile soap, soap nuts can be boiled to create a soapy liquid that works as a gentle cleanser. Good for you for starting to make your own household products!

What would you yourself use instead of Castille soap, different kinds of surfactants? Or maybe coconut oil? TIA. I am just beginning, at 56 years old, to make my own skin & haircare products and household cleaning products. Trying g to get as much harsh chemicals out of my house in every way! I’m tired of being sick!

Thanks for letting us know about the additional ingredients, some of my readers might want to try that too. It’s so great to hear that this is working so well for you.

I also add black castor oil and fermented black rice to my shampoo and body wash..they are also both AMAZING on my face and neck.. at 57 years old not a neck wrinkle in sight..

Yes, it’s important to use products that are healthy for your hair! Thanks for commenting.

Whether you’re discussing hair loss, hair damage, avoiding scalp disorders, hair growth, hair and scalp care more often than not, very similar principles come to mind.

Generally, you have to steer clear of hair products and treatments that use chemicals such as parabens, DEA or sulfates.

What’s healthy for your hair is healthy for your skin all the same.

Obviously the content on this page is spot on for many reasons. It avoids the usual pitfalls and traps most fall into- buying ineffective alternatives. Keep it up!

Whether you’re talking about alopecia, damaged hair, avoiding skin disorders, hair growth, hair and scalp care normally, almost the same rules actualize.

As a general rule, you will want to stay away from hair products and treatments that contain chemicals like parabens, DEA and sulfates.

What is healthy for your hair is healthy for your skin all the same.

Clearly the content here hits the nail in the head for various reasons. It avoids the common errors and traps so many fall into: buying defective alternatives. Keep it up!

In the shower it won’t last longer than a week. I tried it a couple of times when I kept forgetting to get it out of the refrigerator before my shower. Smart idea to reduce the recipe.

Castile soap is not a sulfate so it will leave a residue on hair. I’m floored that I come across so many recipes for shampoo with this ingredient. I don’t know anyone who has ever had success with it.

Fat is excellent for hair and skin. Use as much fat as you can.

Use cider vinegar to rinse. I’m adding that to the post now. It works great!

Hi Jenny, I use the full fat canned milk. Thanks for asking! I’m going to update the post now to make that clear.