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Chamomile and Calendula Herbal Conditioner Bar Recipe

These solid herbal conditioner bars are made with chamomile-infused coconut oil, calendula-infused olive oil, cocoa butter, BTMS-50, and vitamin B5. They are concentrated, easy to use, and help leave hair feeling soft, smooth, and more manageable.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 lotion bars
Course: bath and body, DIY
Cuisine: hair
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 110 grams BTMS-50 — approximately ½ cup depending on the size of the flakes or pellets
  • 44 grams cocoa butter — approximately 2 tablespoons when melted
  • 20 grams chamomile-infused coconut oil — approximately 2¼ teaspoons
  • 16 grams calendula-infused olive oil — approximately 1¾ teaspoons
  • 6 grams liquid vitamin B5 panthenol — approximately ½ teaspoon
  • 2 gram vitamin E oil — approximately ¼ teaspoon
  • 2 gram lavender essential oil optional — approximately 20 drops

Equipment

  • 1 Digital kitchen scale, recommended
  • 1 Double boiler or heat-safe glass bowl over a small saucepan
  • 1 Silicone spatula or spoon
  • 2 2-ounce silicone molds
  • Measuring Spoons if needed

Method
 

  1. Add the BTMS-50, cocoa butter, chamomile-infused coconut oil, and calendula-infused olive oil to a double boiler.
  2. Heat the ingredients gently over low to medium-low heat. Stir occasionally until the BTMS-50 and cocoa butter are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Remove the mixture from the heat and allow it to cool slightly while stirring. Do not allow the mixture to begin hardening.
  4. Once the mixture has cooled to the temperature recommended by the manufacturer of your liquid vitamin B5, add the vitamin B5. Stir thoroughly to distribute it evenly.
  5. Add the vitamin E oil and lavender essential oil, if using. Mix well.
  6. Immediately pour the conditioner mixture evenly between two 2-ounce silicone molds. Work quickly because the mixture may begin to thicken as it cools.
  7. Allow the conditioner bars to cool and harden completely. Leave them in the molds for several hours or overnight.
  8. Carefully remove the bars from the molds. Allow them to sit uncovered in a cool, dry place for 24–48 hours before using.
How to Use
  1. After shampooing, wet the conditioner bar and gently glide it over the mid-lengths and ends of wet hair.
  2. Begin with only two or three light passes. Solid conditioner bars are concentrated, so you may need less product than expected.
  3. Work the conditioner through your hair with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb. Allow it to remain on your hair for one to three minutes.
  4. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
  5. Place the conditioner bar on a well-draining soap dish and allow it to dry completely between uses.

Notes

  • For the most accurate results, weigh the ingredients in grams using a digital scale.
  • Volume measurements are approximate because BTMS-50 may come in different shapes and sizes.
  • This 100-gram recipe makes approximately 3.5 ounces of conditioner. It should fill two 2-ounce molds without filling them completely.
  • You can also use one 4-ounce mold or several smaller travel-sized molds.
  • BTMS-50 provides the primary conditioning, detangling, and softening benefits.
  • Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps slow oxidation. It is not a broad-spectrum preservative.
  • Lavender essential oil is optional and can be omitted for an unscented conditioner bar.
  • Store the conditioner bar on a well-draining soap dish and allow it to dry between uses.

A Note About the Herbal-Infused Oils

I use chamomile-infused coconut oil and calendula-infused olive oil to add a gentle herbal touch to these homemade conditioner bars.
If you have never made an herbal-infused oil, I have a complete step-by-step blog post and video showing you how to infuse oils at home.
However, herbal-infused oils are not required. Replace the chamomile-infused coconut oil with the same amount of regular coconut oil. Likewise, replace the calendula-infused olive oil with the same amount of regular olive oil.
The conditioner bar will still work without the herbal infusions. BTMS-50 provides the primary conditioning benefits, while the infused oils add a special botanical touch.