Before you start, you can watch Mariane's video above! It's not exactly the same recipe, but it's the same process.
1. Dust the silicone molds with a little arrowroot starch and remove the excess. This step makes unmolding easier.
2. In a double boiler, melt the hemp butter, then add the SCI and water. Stir until the granules are melted or well softened.*
3. Add the oil macerate and the castor oil. Mix until you get a smooth, sticky paste.
4. Remove from heat and add the arrowroot starch, marshmallow powder, essential oils and Eco preservative. Mix well.
5. Let cool a few minutes, until the paste is lukewarm. Be careful not to wait too long since it hardens relatively quickly.
6. Fill one 100 g silicone mold or two 50 g ones. Compact the mixture well.
7. Cool in the freezer for 20 minutes, then unmold. Let dry for 2 to 3 days (ideally a week) before using, so the water in the recipe has time to evaporate completely.
* Note: a small proportion of the granules will stay whole, and that's normal. You can grind the SCI if you want an ultra-uniform result, but a small proportion of whole granules changes absolutely nothing about the shampoo's effectiveness.
How to use it
Rub the shampoo bar on your wet hair until it makes a nice lather. Rub your scalp to dislodge sebum, let sit a few minutes, then rinse. Repeat if needed.
Let your shampoo bar dry outside the shower or, at least, out of reach of the water spray to maximize its lifespan. Do not store it in a closed container.
The shampoo bar lasts weeeeeks, even months depending on use.
You'll see, it's life-changing!
