What kid doesn’t like slime? It’s ooey-gooiness is a draw for most; plus, the act of making slime is a fun experiment! But one of its typical ingredients, borax, can cause skin sensitivities, and another, glue, can just be plain messy. Read below for some recipes to make slime without either of those activators.
Slime with Shampoo
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp Suave Kids 3-in-1 Shampoo (thicker shampoos work best, and you can choose a fragrance that you like)
- 2 Tbsp Shaving cream
- 1 tsp Salt
Steps:
1. Pour 2 Tbsp of shampoo of choice into a bowl (you can always add more shampoo later).
Put shampoo in a bowl.
2. Add in 2 Tbsp of shaving cream (foam) to the shampoo and mix.
Add shaving cream into the bowl.
3. Add 1 tsp of salt, and mix everything together thoroughly.
Add salt into the bowl.
4. Put mixture into the freezer for approximately 15 minutes.
Mix shampoo, shaving cream, and salt and put in the freezer for 15 minutes.
5. Remove from the freezer and play! If your slime becomes runny, just pop it back into the freezer for a few minutes to keep the fun going.
Slime with Body Wash and Cornstarch
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp body wash (thicker works better)
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- Food coloring (optional)
- Splash of water
Steps:
1. Pour 2 TBSP of body wash into a bowl.
2. Add in cornstarch and mix well.
3. If desired, add in food coloring at this point.
4. Mix ingredients together thoroughly. You may have to add a little more body wash to obtain the right consistency. Knead, and enjoy your slime!
Slime with Toothpaste
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp toothpaste
- 2 – 4 Tbsp lotion
- 1 tsp baby oil
- Food coloring (optional)
Steps:
1. Squeeze approximately 2 Tbsp of toothpaste into a bowl and stir.
2. Heat up toothpaste in the microwave for 10 seconds at a time (make sure to give it a stir between each check) until you reach a sticky slime-like consistency.
3. Add in 2-4 Tbsp of lotion and baby oil to create a more malleable and stretchy slime.
4. Knead, and play with your slime!
*Check out our other slime recipes: Fluffy Slime, Stretchy Slime, Clear Slime, Edible Slime, Cloud Slime, Crunchy Slime, Jiggly Slime, Iceberg Slime, Butter Slime, Magnetic Slime
7 thoughts on “How to Make Slime Without Borax and/or Glue”
I love your recipes!
This actually works!
I love slime as it is so relaxing. My friend from my class used one of the tricks . ☺☺
It works
one of them did not work for me
One question before I do it. What happens if you don’t have any thick body wash? Can you use a face wash? That’s the only soap I have that is thick.
Hello! We haven’t experimented with face wash. However, a critical part of science is experimenting so have fun trying different materials and observe how that changes the results. Let us know what worked for you so we can share it with everyone else.