Gentle Sulfate-Free Shampoo Base and Formulation
Question
I need recommendations for gentle, sulfate-free shampoo bases and the necessary ingredients to use with them. My friend recommended ordering [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B6%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A7/1107-sodium-lauroyl-glutamate.html:1o8z0kde]Sulfate Free Shampoo Base (pH 7, Clear, Foaming)[/url:1o8z0kde]. Is this base considered gentle? Can I use this shampoo base alone, or do I need to order other ingredients to use with it? If so, what additional ingredients are needed?
Answer
Gentle Sulfate-Free Shampoo Base Recommendation
The Sulfate Free Shampoo Base (pH 7, Clear, Foaming) that your friend recommended is indeed a gentle option and suitable for making sulfate-free shampoo. Its description confirms it is free from irritating sulfates and is designed for gentle cleansing of skin and hair.
This base can be used as a primary ingredient for your shampoo. You can simply mix it with distilled water and add a preservative. However, to create a more complete shampoo with desired texture and conditioning properties, you can add other ingredients:
- Thickeners: To adjust the viscosity and make the shampoo thicker. Options mentioned as compatible with this base include:
- SugarThick™
- ClearClean™
- Xanthan Gum
- EasyThick™
- Conditioning Agents: To provide softness and manageability to the hair. You can add a suitable conditioning ingredient.
- Other Additives: You can also add extracts, fragrances, or colors as desired.
While the base can be used with minimal additions (water and preservative), incorporating thickeners and conditioning agents will result in a product closer to a commercial shampoo in feel and performance.
Other gentle sulfate-free bases available include Sulfate Free No-Tear Shampoo Base (pH 6, Clear, Foaming), Sulfate-Free Foaming Base (pH 6, Clear, Foaming), and Sulfate-Free No-Tear Foaming Base (pH 6, Clear, Foaming), which offer similar gentle cleansing properties.
In summary, the Sulfate Free Shampoo Base (pH 7, Clear, Foaming) is a good, gentle choice. You can use it with minimal additions or enhance it with thickeners and conditioning agents depending on your desired final product.
