Essential Oil Usage Percentage in Shampoo for Fragrance and Irritation
Asked by: patcha077
On: July 12, 2016
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
If I want to use essential oil instead of fragrance in shampoo, what percentage should I use to avoid irritation?
Answer
Regarding the percentage of essential oil to use in shampoo to avoid irritation, the recommended percentage varies significantly depending on the specific type of essential oil you plan to use. Different essential oils have different safety profiles and potential for skin irritation.
To provide a suitable recommendation, please let us know which specific essential oil(s) you are considering. We can then advise on a general safe usage percentage for that particular oil in a shampoo formulation.