Making Hair Perfume with Oil and Water: Solubilizer and Preservative
Question
I want to make a hair perfume using fragrance oil, nourishing oil, Tween 20, and distilled water. Can I mix these together? Or do I need a dispersing agent or other preservatives? Thank you.
Answer
Creating a Hair Perfume with Oil and Water
When creating a hair perfume that combines fragrance oil and nourishing oil with water, using Polysorbate 20 is a good approach. Polysorbate 20 acts as a solubilizer, helping to disperse the oils evenly throughout the water phase, preventing separation.
However, since your formulation includes water, it is crucial to include a preservative. Water-based products are susceptible to microbial growth, which can lead to spoilage and potential safety issues. Adding a broad-spectrum preservative will help protect your product.
Relevant ingredients for your formulation include:
- Polysorbate 20 (Tween 20) or HiPure™ PS20 (Polysorbate 20 Super-Refined): To solubilize the oils in water.
- Purified Water: As the base of your hair perfume.
- Preservative: Such as Global Guard™ 221 or NaturePreserve™ LB2 to prevent microbial contamination.
Always follow recommended usage rates for each ingredient and perform stability and microbial testing on your final product.
Related Products Mentioned
Polysorbate 20 (Tween 20)
Purified Water, TDS Limit 1PPM)
Global Guard™ 221 (pH 2-7, Natural)
