Fixing Dryness/Frizz in Silicone-Free Shampoo
Question
When formulating a shampoo, I find it feels quite dry/frizzly, especially since I want to avoid using the silicone group. I'm unsure which ingredient would be suitable.
Can Polyquaternium-7 be used to address this issue?
Answer
When making shampoo, a common issue is the feeling of dryness or friction, especially in silicone-free formulas. Silicones typically help make hair soft and easy to comb.
Regarding your question about Polyquaternium-7, it is a popular hair conditioning agent used in shampoos and hair care products. It helps reduce friction, making hair soft and easier to comb. However, we offer other Polyquaternium ingredients that can provide similar properties and help solve the dryness issue in your shampoo.
We recommend Poly-Conditioner 47 (Polyquaternium-47), which is a conditioning agent specifically designed for use in cleansing products like shampoo. It has excellent properties for improving both wet and dry combability, reducing hair tangling, making hair soft and smooth, and is compatible with anionic surfactants commonly used in shampoos.
Additionally, CondThix™ SC96 (Polyquaternium-37 emulsion) can also be used in shampoo. This ingredient helps increase the viscosity of the shampoo while also providing conditioning benefits for hair and skin. However, if your focus is primarily on improving the conditioning feel, softness, and reducing friction, Poly-Conditioner 47 would be a more direct solution.
How to use Poly-Conditioner 47:
- Add to the water phase of your formula.
- Stir until dissolved.
- Recommended usage rate is 0.1-3%.
You can find more details about these products via the product links displayed below this answer.
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