Poly-Conditioner Pro (400 mPa.s) vs Poly-Conditioner Pro (30000 mPa.s) for Shampoo

Both Poly-Conditioner Pro (400 mPa.s) and Poly-Conditioner Pro (30000 mPa.s) are based on Polyquaternium-10 and are effective hair conditioning agents suitable for use in silicone-free shampoo formulas to help make hair soft and smooth.

The primary difference between the two lies in their viscosity:

• Poly-Conditioner Pro (400 mPa.s): This version has a lower viscosity. It provides hair conditioning and some viscosity to the formula. It dissolves faster when heated to around 65°C.
• Poly-Conditioner Pro (30000 mPa.s): This version has a significantly higher viscosity. It provides strong hair conditioning and also acts as a built-in thickener, creating a gel-like texture or thickening the formula more substantially. However, using high doses might reduce the foam in the shampoo. It dissolves in water at room temperature but can clump in hot water.

Which one to choose for soft and smooth hair in shampoo?

Both will contribute to making hair soft and smooth as they are both Polyquaternium-10. The choice depends on your formulation goals:

• If you primarily need hair conditioning and moderate thickening, or if you prefer a product that dissolves easily with heat, the Poly-Conditioner Pro (400 mPa.s) is a good choice.
• If you need stronger thickening alongside hair conditioning and are mindful of the potential for reduced foam at higher usage rates and the specific dissolution method (room temperature water), the Poly-Conditioner Pro (30000 mPa.s) might be more suitable.

Neither is definitively "better" in terms of just softness and smoothness, as both provide this benefit. The higher viscosity version offers the added benefit of significant thickening, which is often desired in shampoos, but requires careful consideration regarding foam and dissolution.