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Shampoo Bar for Normal-Oily Hair Types


Formula;

powder phase (dry ingredients)

  • 40% SCI (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Fine Granular)

  • 33.5% SLSa (Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate Powder)

  • 2% dl panthenol

liquid phase (wet ingredients)

conditioning phase


Directions

  • Combine the ingredients in the conditioning phase in a heat safe beaker and melt ingredients in a water bath

  • While the conditioning phase is being heated, combine the ingredients in the powder phase. (This is when I like to add in the mica powder for coloring.) Mix everything together.

  • Next, combine the ingredients in the liquid phase in a separate container and mix together. Slowly pour the liquid phase into the powder phase and mix until combined.

  • Now this is when you can pour the melted conditioning phase in with everything else and mix.

  • Your mixture should be dry but sticky. Try molding the mixture with your hands (wearing gloves) if the mixture is sticking to your gloves to much, it's not ready. Let the mixture chill until it is hard enough to be molded with your hands, but not sticking to your gloves to much. (watch my video for better reference on what your mixture should look like)

  • once your mixture is ready you can either; put your shampoo bars in silicone molds, mold with your hands, or use a shampoo bar press like I did (which is my favorite method)

  • place your shampoo bars in the freezer for 2 hours then let the bars sit on the counter for 24 hours. (I recommend letting your shampoo bars sit for 1-2 weeks to completely dry out. Doing this will actually help your shampoo bars last longer)


Benefits/Purpose of each ingredient

SCI - top performing specialty anionic powder surfactant made from all vegetable, renewable resources. It is used to impart extra mildness, good after feel , and good foaming. Is great for all hair types. (ph: 4.5 to 7) (Ecocert)

SLSa - is a top performing, sulfate free gentle powder surfactant, derived from sustainable feed stocks. Excellent replacement for Sodium lauryl Sulfate. SLSa conforms to Ecocert natural and organic cosmetic standard. (ph: 6.3)

DLS - anionic surfactant that is non-irritating and doesn't strip hair or skin of their natural oils, and cleans effectively, the skin and hair are left feeling soft and conditioned after rinse off of the formulated product. (ph: 6) (Ecocert)

BTMS 50 - cationic surfactant. A conditioning agent to help moisturizer and detangle hair.

stearic acid - functions as a protective conditioner that helps to leave the hair feeling soft, light, and lustrous. It helps harden the bar and doesn't reduce foam. You could use cetyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, or behenyl alcohol instead.

sodium lactate liquid - natural humectant, moisturizer and pH regulator produced from renewable non-animal, plant derived resources; namely vegetable sugars from corn and beets. It is even biodegradable. It is used to help harden the shampoo bar.

dl panthenol - it’s a film former that increases shine while hydrating the hair strand to be more elastic, more manageable, and healthier. It can thicken the hair shaft, making hair appear thicker.

rice protein - has been shown to significantly increase total hair volume by up to 32%. It also adds natural shine and highlights to the hair. By increasing the ability of the hair and skin to bind moisture, it leads to increased flexibility and tensile strength.

vegekeratin - is a vegetable alternative to animal keratin. It increases hair strength, enhances elasticity, helps protect hair from harsh salon processes, makes hair look more healthy and shiny, and improves the comb-ability of hair.

Liquid germall plus - broad spectrum preservative

essential oil - add's fragrance to shampoo bar.


Exact Recipe I used; makes 170 grams (makes 2 bars)



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