Monoi de Tahiti Shampoo Bar Recipe

By Lisa Maliga

Copyright 2013-2016

Smell like you’re in the tropics! This shampoo bar will help condition your hair, and provide an abundant lather. Use your favorite Monoi de Tahiti scent! 

Ingredients:

4 ounces white soap base

5 drops Vitamin E

1 teaspoon Monoi de Tahiti

Mold:

4-ounce round plastic mold OR two 2-ounce molds*

Instructions:

Slice up soap base into small cubes and melt. Add Monoi de Tahiti last. Stir well. Pour into molds. Spritz away any bubbles with rubbing alcohol. Allow soap to harden in fridge, freezer, or remain at room temperature. Remove from molds. Make sure soap is at room temperature before wrapping. Wrap in cling wrap and label.

Scent additions: Monoi de Tahiti comes in a variety of scents including vanilla, sandalwood, pikake, ylang-ylang, and more. The Tamanu is recommended for those with dry hair.

From the book How to Make Handmade Shampoo Bars