Conditioning Shampoo Formula Review and Mixing Steps

Subject: Review of Conditioning Shampoo Formula and Steps

Based on your request and the staff's feedback, here is a review of your conditioning shampoo formula and mixing steps, along with recommendations for your hair type (colored, dry, slightly hair loss, oily scalp).

Formula Review and Staff Recommendations:

The staff has provided the following feedback on your original formula:

• Remove Willow Bark Extract (7): It is not suitable for this formula.
• Remove Biotin Express (6): Recommended for beginners due to complex dispersion steps required (needs to be mixed with ingredient 1 first).
• Reduce Hydro Protein (5): Reduce from 5% to 0.5-1%. 1% is generally sufficient, as higher amounts can cause stickiness and a protein smell.
• Add Zinc PCA (8) at 1% and Safe-B3 (9) at 3%: These ingredients are recommended to help reduce scalp oiliness, addressing your specific concern.

Revised Formula based on Staff Recommendations:

Here is the suggested revised formula incorporating the staff's feedback:

1. Cocamidopropyl Betaine (Coco Betaine): 30%
2. BabyFoam™ (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate): 10%
3. glycerin: 10%
4. Pure Keratin™: 1%
5. Hydro Protein: 1%
6. Guar Cationic (GuarCat™): 0.15%
7. NaturePreserve™: 1.25%
8. Zinc PCA: 1%
9. Safe-B3: 3%
10. Distilled Water: 42.6% (Remaining percentage)

• Note: The staff mentioned that Guar Cationic (6) requires sufficient blending to dissolve. For beginners, they suggested considering easier-to-use conditioning agents like Silicone Quick-Cond or Silicone Hi-Cond.*

Mixing Steps (Based on Staff Recommendations):

Follow these steps to mix the revised formula:

1. Prepare the Water Phase: In a container, slowly add Glycerin (3), Pure Keratin (4), Hydro Protein (5), Guar Cationic (6), and NaturePreserve (7) to the Distilled Water (10). Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are completely dissolved. Ensure sufficient blending, especially for Guar Cationic (6).
2. Prepare the Surfactant Phase with Fragrance (Optional): In a separate container, if adding fragrance, mix the desired amount of fragrance oil (typically 0.1-1% in shampoo) with Coco Betaine (1) until well combined. Then add BabyFoam (2) to this mixture.
3. Combine Phases: Gently add the surfactant mixture from step 2 to the water phase from step 1. Stir gently until everything is dissolved and combined. Avoid vigorous stirring or blending to prevent excessive foam.
4. Add Active Ingredients: Add Zinc PCA (8) and Safe-B3 (9) to the mixture and stir until dissolved.

Once all steps are completed and the mixture is uniform, the conditioning shampoo should be ready for use.