Herbal Shampoo Formula Free from SLS, SLES, Parabens, Silicone

Regarding your inquiry about a herbal shampoo formula free from the specified chemicals and your interest in using liquid kaffir lime herbal extract, we recommend using a sulfate-free and paraben-free shampoo base. This base can be directly mixed with herbal extracts.

Using a liquid herbal extract provides better stability and microbial control compared to using fresh herbal water.

Basic Components

You can start with a sulfate-free shampoo base such as:

• Sulfate Free Shampoo Base (pH 7, Clear, Foaming)
• Sulfate-Free Foaming Base (pH 6, Clear, Foaming) (This one has a slightly more skin/hair friendly pH)

These bases are free from SLS, SLES, parabens, and silicones.

Basic Formula Structure (Example)

Here is a basic formula structure you can adapt:

• Sulfate-Free Shampoo Base (e.g., Sulfate Free Shampoo Base): 25-35% (Adjust based on desired foam and cleansing strength)
• Liquid Kaffir Lime Herbal Extract: Use according to the supplier's recommended usage rate (typically around 1-5% or as per the supplier's documentation).
• Preservative: Use according to the supplier's recommended usage rate (Essential to add to prevent microbial growth when adding herbal extracts).
• Distilled Water: The remaining percentage to reach 100%.

Mixing Instructions

1. Slowly mix the shampoo base with distilled water. Stir gently until combined (avoid vigorous mixing which creates excessive foam).
2. Add the liquid kaffir lime herbal extract and stir to combine.
3. Add the preservative and stir to combine.
4. If thickening is desired, you can use a suitable thickener compatible with the shampoo base (check the product details of the shampoo base for recommendations).
5. Other ingredients such as fragrance (at recommended rate) or conditioning agents (like Poly-Conditioner Eco if using Sulfate Free Shampoo Base) can be added as desired.

Important Note: The percentage of the herbal extract and preservative is crucial. You should always follow the usage rate recommended by the supplier of each specific ingredient for product effectiveness and safety.