Who doesn’t love getting to sleep in an extra few minutes, skipping the shower, and sprinkling on some dry shampoo??
A lot of dry shampoos come in aerosol cans or plastic containers which aren’t super ideal when you’re trying to cut down on your waste.
And, let’s be honest… the ingredients in drug store dry shampoo can be questionable. Here’s the ingredients from Dove’s dry shampoo.
“Isobutane, Propane, Sd Alcohol 40-B (Alcohol Denat.), Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Butane, Fragrance (Parfum), Isopropyl Myristate, Silica, Cyclopentasiloxane “
I’m assuming alcohol is high on the list because it’s drying and will help absorb grease, but alcohol really dries out your hair and can cause damage over an extended period of time.
The other ingredient that always makes me wary is Fragrance. Fragrance is considered a trade secret… so you’re allowed to put anything in it and you’re not legally required to disclose what’s inside. Pretty crazy, right?
Here’s more info from EWG Skin Deep on the product, if you’re curious.
All of this to say, a lot of dry shampoos aren’t super great from a personal health standpoint or an environmental standpoint. And, to be honest, they’re not super good on the $$$ standpoint either.
If you’re using dry shampoo (like I am) it can really add up!
This DIY is easy, super inexpensive, and A-OK for you health and the health of the planet! After all, that’s what this blog is all about.
Health of self - health of planet.
I like to store my dry shampoo in a salt and pepper shaker for easy application. I just sprinkle the mixture straight onto my hair. If you’re looking for a little more control though, you can always use a makeup brush!
Related: How to Clean Your Makeup Brushes.
Sometimes, when you use dry shampoo, the powder can turn your hair slightly ashy. I don’t experience this problem, but if you know it’s a problem for you, I recommend sprinkling the mixture on your hair an inch or two away from your natural part.
This mixture contains bentonite clay so it’s important to remember to use a wooden spoon so the clay isn’t deactivated!
For Blondes:
1 Tablespoon Bentonite Clay
1 Tablespoon Arrowroot Powder
For Brunettes:
1 Tablespoon Bentonite Clay
1 Tablespoon Arrowroot Powder
1 Tablespoon of Cocoa Powder
Bentonite Clay might seem like an odd ingredient but it’s highly absorbent and helps to draw oils away from the skin! So, don’t skip it.
I hate when recipes call for random ingredients that you’re only going to use one time… but I promise you will find yourself reaching for Bentonite Clay again and again and again!
You can use it in a DIY Healing Face Mask, Remineralizing Toothpowder, and even a finishing powder!
For a recipe with a little more healing power to it, check out this one from my friend Alison at Wu Haus.
However, if DIY is not you’re thing… here’s two dry shampoos with clean ingredients that come in recyclable and/or reusable packaging. La Tierra Sagrada and Captain Blankenship.
Are you a dry shampoo fan? Have you tried your hand at DIYing it?
