How to Make Hair Conditioner for Sensitive Skin

To create a hair conditioner suitable for sensitive skin, it's important to select conditioning ingredients that are effective yet gentle on the scalp. Here are some ingredients and a general approach:

Recommended Ingredients:

• PCA Glyceryl Oleate: This is a 100% natural-based ingredient that acts as both a hair conditioner and skin moisturizer. It helps improve hair combability and is beneficial for skin health, strengthening the skin barrier and improving hydration. It is suitable for sensitive skin.
  • Usage Rate: 0.1-2.0%
• Hair-Prebiotic™: A natural prebiotic (Fructooligosaccharides) that adheres to the hair, helping to soften and nourish it naturally. It can contribute to a healthy scalp environment.
  • Usage Rate: 1-5%
• Poly-Conditioner Pro (400 mPa.s): This ingredient makes hair soft and smooth and can also provide viscosity to the formula. It is suitable for silicone-free formulas and acts as a replacement for silicone to coat the hair.
  • Usage Rate: 0.2-0.5%
• Cola-Cond™ (Cocamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate): Acts as a hair and skin conditioner, providing essential fatty acids and adhering well to the hair surface for long-lasting conditioning.
  • Usage Rate: 0.1-3.0%

Other conditioning agents like Hair-Cond™ SM (Small Particle Dimethicone Emulsion) or HairSoft™ 843 (Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl PG-Propyl Dimethicone) can also be used for their conditioning benefits, but for very sensitive skin, starting with natural-based or silicone-free options might be preferred.

General Method:

Most of these conditioning ingredients are water-soluble or dispersible and are typically mixed into the water phase of your formulation. Follow the specific dissolving instructions for each ingredient (e.g., Poly-Conditioner Pro may require heating). Combine the water phase ingredients, add other desired components (like thickeners, preservatives, fragrance), and mix until uniform.

Always start with a simple formula and test on a small area if you have sensitive skin.