Hair and Scalp Spray Formulas for Oiliness, Hair Loss, and Dry Hair

Question

I am trying to create a single spray product for both my oily scalp (with hair loss) and my dry, weightless hair. I was considering adding Citric Acid to my proposed combined formula. Can I add Citric Acid to this type of formula, and is a single combined formula suitable for treating both oily scalp/hair loss and dry hair?

Based on the staff's recommendation, they suggest separating into two formulas:

Formula for Scalp (Oil Control, Hair Loss):

Zinc PCA 1%
Biotin Express 1%
Safe-B3 3% (Helps reduce scalp oiliness)
Licorice Extract 1% (Helps reduce scalp oiliness)
Slim Coffee 5%
Phenoxyethanol SA 1%
Disodium EDTA 0.2%
Water to make 100%

Formula for Hair Strands (Weight and Conditioning):

Vitamin B5 (Extralite) 1%
Pure Keratin 2%
Phenoxyethanol SA 1%
Disodium EDTA 0.2%
Water to make 100%
- Add if hair lacks significant weight: Silicone Hi-Cond or Poly-Conditioner Pro
- Add if hair lacks slight weight: Silicone Quick-Cond or Poly-Conditioner Eco

Is adding Citric Acid to my original combined formula appropriate, or is separating the formulas as recommended by the staff a better approach given my multiple concerns?

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Subject: Re: Hair and Scalp Spray and Shampoo Formulas

Hello,

Regarding your follow-up question about adding Citric Acid to your original hair and scalp spray formula:

Citric Acid is typically used to adjust the pH of a formulation. It is usually added at the final step to achieve the desired pH level for the product.

However, as the staff explained in their previous response, given your specific concerns (oily scalp, dandruff, hair loss, and dry/weightless hair), it is recommended to separate the treatment into two different formulas: one specifically for the scalp to address oiliness, dandruff, and hair loss, and another specifically for the hair strands to provide conditioning and weight.

The staff's suggested separate formulas are designed to target these different issues more effectively than a single combined formula. Adding Citric Acid to the original combined formula might not be the most effective approach compared to using the tailored formulas recommended by the staff.

Would you like me to provide the mixing steps for the staff's suggested separate scalp and hair spray formulas?