Information about Hairplex™ in Hair Conditioner

Based on your questions about using Hairplex™ (Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate) in a hair conditioner formula to repair hair bonds and provide softness:

1. Can it be used in a conditioner?
   Yes, Hairplex™ is suitable for use in hair conditioner formulations. It is designed to be mixed into a conditioner base to provide bond-repairing benefits.

2. Do silicones or oils in the formula affect absorption?
   Hairplex™ is water-soluble and is typically incorporated into the water phase of a formulation. While silicones and oils are usually in the oil phase of an emulsion-based conditioner, they primarily provide surface conditioning benefits like slip and shine. They generally do not interfere with the ability of Hairplex™ to penetrate the hair shaft and work on the internal bonds, provided the formula is a stable emulsion allowing the water phase ingredients access to the hair.

3. Appropriate pH for the formula:
   The optimal pH for Hairplex™ itself is not specified in the product description. However, hair conditioners are typically formulated at a slightly acidic pH, usually between 4.5 and 5.5. This pH range helps to close the hair cuticle, which is beneficial for overall hair health and appearance. Hairplex™ should be stable within this typical conditioner pH range.

4. Other recommendations for a bond-repairing and softening conditioner:

   • Usage Rate: Use Hairplex™ at the recommended concentration (typically 10-25% when mixed with conditioner) for optimal bond repair results.
   • Leave-in Time: For Hairplex™ to be fully effective, the conditioner should be left on the hair for at least 15 minutes before rinsing.
   • Conditioning Agents: To achieve both bond repair and softness, incorporate effective conditioning agents into your formula. Ingredients like conditioning polymers (e.g., Poly-Conditioner 47) and silicone emulsions (e.g., Hair-Cond™ XL, Hair-Cond™ SM, HairSoft™ 843) are excellent choices for providing softness, detangling, and improving wet and dry combability.
   • Formulation: Ensure your conditioner base is well-formulated as a stable emulsion to properly deliver all ingredients to the hair.

By combining Hairplex™ with suitable conditioning ingredients and following the recommended usage instructions, you can create a conditioner that effectively repairs hair bonds while leaving the hair soft and manageable.