2014年3月2日 · The simplest way to use Gugo is to soak a bark sheet in a basin of water for an hour or longer. Squish the bark in the water to create suds.Use the foamy red-brown liquid as shampoo; rinse off with water.

2023年11月24日 · For centuries, Filipino natives have used its bark to wash their hair by soaking it and rubbing it in water, causing it to foam up like soap or shampoo. In the Philippine regions of Bataan and Samar, Gugo is used as shampoo, an ingredient for hair tonics, a stimulant for hair growth, and as a treatment for wounds, dandruff, and even head lice.

Filipinos have been traditionally using gugo before commercial shampoos were sold in stores. The shampoo is obtained by soaking and rubbing the bark of the vine gugo (Entada phaseoloides), [3][4] producing a lather that cleanses the scalp effectively. Gugo is also used as an ingredient in …

2024年10月4日 · Soak the gugo bark in the basin of water for at least an hour, until it softens and the fibers start spreading. Rub the fibers together so that they lather. You can use the suds as shampoo for your hair, or you can leave it a bit longer so that your strands absorb it better.

2024年2月16日 · Gugo is a climbing vine native to the Philippine rainforests that has been used traditionally as a natural shampoo and conditioner. The bark of the gugo tree contains …

2015年3月24日 · Soak the gugo bark in 500ml water for 30 minutes or more. As you soak, occasionally squeeze the bark. Then, add 1 teaspoon vinegar and calamansi juice. Transfer the mixture to an empty bottle. soak it up! The result is L-O-V-E. No tangles, only soft, clean, shiny, bouncy locks. I have never enjoyed my hair this much.

2016年2月3日 · Been wanting to make your own natural Gugo shampoo? Here's how! What you will need: 1 Gugo bark 300 ml. water Clean bowl Spoon Kalamansi Strainer Clean recycled shampoo bottle Optional: 1/8 tsp. Cinnamon What to do: 1. Get a Gugo bark and cut in half.

Gugo bark was one of the “whole” shampoos used commonly before commercial shampoo was invented. It contains saponins but it does not actually bubble! Soak a finger-long strip in water for an hour then pound, or soak in hot water for a few minutes. Use the liquid and the bark to scrub your scalp. Follow with a calamansi

Soak the strip in water at least half an hour before use. Once the bark has softened; rub the spread fibers against each other until saponins are expressed and a lather is produced.

How to make your own Gugo Shampoo? Once you get your natural Gugo bark, soak the bark sheet in a bowl with distilled water and leave it overnight. The water should cover the bark entirely. Cut an estimated four 8-inch branches of Rosemary bush, this will help improve the quality of the shampoo that you are making.