There is one thing that many people often neglect when attempting to live off the grid, in survival mode or trying to maintain a 100% organic lifestyle and that is hygiene and for those of us with a lot of hair, skipping more than a few days of washing can quickly become a very unpleasant situation.

So that is when we look to nature to be our guide. Just what do we use for shampoo? Here is one suggestion: Aloe Vera

Now first things first, it's important to realize there is a huge difference between what you buy on the market and what you will be making at home.  Here are some of the key differences:

• Do not expect the shampoo to last for weeks, months, or even years after you make a batch of it.  At most, you can expect aloe shampoo to last two or three days in the refrigerator.
• Unless you use an actual liquid soap base, the shampoo will not make suds or lather.
• If you do not use a lot of oil or gel in the shampoo recipe, do not expect it to be thick or oily.  In fact, for the recipe I’m about to share, I found that it was best to put the shampoo in a sprayer and then work it into my hair and scalp directly.
• Vitamin C and Vitamin E can be used to stabilize the shampoo and also add health benefits, however, they will not prevent microbial growth for long periods of time.

So now that we have that out of the way let's get to the good stuff

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