DIY Dog Shampoo Bar Recipe With Essential Oils

My DIY Dog Shampoo Bar Recipe has a bright, fresh scent that leaves your dog smelling great while also moisturizing dry, itchy skin and coats that need a little extra TLC.

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Whether it’s from fleas, hot weather, a food allergy or something else sometimes your dog’s coat and skin can just use an extra boost of moisture. They can always use a good smelling bath! While I used essential oils, I kept the oils at a minimum because dogs can be sensitive to the oils. I did my research and stayed with those that are known to be safe for dogs. The other benefit of the oils I chose is that they are also calming to dogs, which is a big plus for those that are stressed during bath time.

DIY Dog Shampoo Bar Recipe

Ingredients:

• ½ pound Goats milk melt and pour

• 2 teaspoons Coconut oil

• 2 teaspoons Bentonite clay

• 5 drops Lavender essential oil

• 3 drops Peppermint essential oil

• 5 drops Vetiver essential oil

You will also need:

• Silicone Mold

• Wooden spoon

• Small Pot

Directions:

1. Cut goats milk soap up into approximately 1”x 1” pieces, this will make it melt faster and more evenly.

2. Place soap chunks and coconut oil in a small pan, if you make DIY beauty recipes very often it is a good idea to invest in a decent quality pan to reserve for just that.

3. Heat soap base and coconut oil over medium-low heat and stir frequently just until melted. You could also do this in the microwave in a large glass measuring cup if you prefer.

4. Remove from heat and stir in the bentonite clay until well mixed.

5. Add in essential oils and give it another good stir.

6. Pour your mixture into whatever mold shape and size you prefer from small hand soap sizes to large bars-it may depend on the size of your dog what size you like.

7. Allow your soap bars to harden up for 4 or 5 hours until solid then carefully remove from mold.

8. Store in a cool dry place.

To use the Dog Shampoo Bars:

Wet your dog in the sink or tub thoroughly.

Give them a good scrub with your soap bar.

Rinse well.

Repeat if your dog is extra dry or stinky.

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DIY Dog Shampoo Bar Recipe

Use this recipe to make a dog shampoo bar for your pet that not only cleans, but soothes dry itchy skin.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Total Time5 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Keyword: dog shampoo bar recipe, homemade dog shampoo bar

Author: Jody

Equipment

• Soap Mold

Materials

Ingredients:

• ½ pound Goats milk melt and pour
• 2 teaspoon Coconut oil
• 2 teaspoon Bentonite clay
• 5 drops Lavender essential oil
• 3 drops Peppermint essential
• 5 drops Vetiver essential oil

Instructions

Directions:

• Cut goats milk soap up into approximately 1”x 1” pieces, this will make it melt faster and more evenly.
• Place soap chunks and coconut oil in a small pan, if you make DIY beauty recipes very often it is a good idea to invest in a decent quality pan to reserve for just that.
• Heat soap base and coconut oil over medium-low heat and stir frequently just until melted. You could also do this in the microwave in a large glass measuring cup if you prefer.
• Remove from heat and stir in the bentonite clay until well mixed.
• Add in essential oils and give it another good stir.
• Pour your mixture into whatever mold shape and size you prefer from small hand soap sizes to large bars-it may depend on the size of your dog what size you like.
• Allow your soap bars to harden up for 4 or 5 hours until solid then carefully remove from mold.

Notes

Store hardened in a cool dry place.

To use: wet your dog in the sink or tub thoroughly. Give them a good scrub with your soap bar and rinse well. Repeat if your dog is extra dry or stinky.

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