Dry Shampoo Formulation (Aerosol and Regular Spray)

Asked by: september4764 On: November 05, 2017 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I am making a dry shampoo aerosol formulation using the store's Dry Shampoo Powder. I understand the recommended ratio is 8% powder.

  1. What does the remaining 92% consist of? Is it just gas?
  2. Can this Dry Shampoo Powder be used in a regular spray bottle (non-aerosol)?

Answer

Dry Shampoo Aerosol Formulation

Regarding the dry shampoo aerosol formulation using the store's Dry Shampoo Powder, the recommended ratio is indeed 8% powder.

The remaining 92% is Ethyl Alcohol, not just gas. The formulation you prepare before sending it for aerosol filling is a mixture of:

  • Dry Shampoo Powder: 8%
  • Ethyl Alcohol: 92%

The gas is added separately by the factory during the aerosol filling process. You only need to prepare the liquid/powder mixture according to the 8% powder and 92% alcohol ratio.

If you are using a regular spray bottle (non-aerosol), it might be possible, but as the staff mentioned, you would need to find a spray head with a large enough nozzle to dispense the powder effectively, as the dry shampoo is in powder form.