Leave-in Serum/Cream for Dry & Damaged Hair

Yes, you can create a leave-in serum or cream for dry and damaged hair using the ingredients you have, with a few adjustments to the percentages and type of Vitamin E for optimal texture and performance.

Light Cream Maker™ is suitable for creating a light, non-greasy serum or cream texture for hair products. The amount needed will depend on the desired thickness, but starting around 1.5% should give you a nice serum-like consistency. If you prefer a thicker cream, you can increase it up to 2-3%, keeping in mind the note about electrolytes in the Light Cream Maker™ description – some ingredients like proteins can act as electrolytes, potentially requiring a bit more thickener.

Here are some recommended adjustments to your formula:

• Hydro Protein: 10% is quite high for a leave-in product and might make the hair feel stiff or sticky. Reducing this to 2-3% is generally recommended for leave-in conditioners or serums to provide conditioning benefits without excessive build-up.
• Vitamin E: For easier incorporation into a water-based serum/cream, consider using Water-Soluble Vitamin E instead of the oil-soluble type. A usage rate of around 0.5% is typical.
• Light Cream Maker™: Increase slightly to 1.5% for a serum texture. You can adjust this up or down based on your preference.

Suggested Adjusted Formula:

• WaterLock™: 2%
• MOIST72™: 2%
• Hydro Protein (e.g., Hair Wheat Protein): 2%
• Vitamin E (Water-Soluble): 0.5%
• Phenoxyethanol: 0.5%
• EDTA (Disodium EDTA): 0.1%
• Light Cream Maker™: 1.5%
• Water: Add to 100%

Simple Mixing Steps:

1. Combine Water, Disodium EDTA, WaterLock™, MOIST72™, Hydro Protein, Water-Soluble Vitamin E, and Phenoxyethanol in a container. Stir until all ingredients are fully dissolved and mixed.
2. Add Light Cream Maker™ to the mixture.
3. Stir or blend gently (avoid high speed) until the mixture thickens into a uniform serum or cream consistency.

This formula should provide good moisture and conditioning for dry and damaged hair without needing to be rinsed out.