Zero waste recipe: make your own hair wax
You can buy ready-made hair wax in a jar, but with a few ingredients you can also make it at home. And it's really easy too, it turns out. This tip belongs in the list of sustainable, zero waste budget tips.
Portions: 1 jar
Tools
- pan for heating
- sealable jar
Materials
- 12 gr beeswax (or 6 g candelilla wax for vegans)
- 30 gr coconut oil
- 10 gr shea butter
- 6 gr argan oil
- pair drops essential oil of your choice optional
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in a glass jar and put it in a pan with a splash of water on the stove. Heat until everything is melted.
- Stir together and add another five to 10 drops of essential oil of your choice, if needed.
- Pour the hot liquid into a jar and let it cool. After cooling, screw on the lid. You can store the hair wax for six months.