Preventing Sedimentation in Herbal Shampoo

Asked by: pwaranonthat On: January 05, 2022 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

What methods can be used to prevent sedimentation in herbal shampoo formulations that require shaking before use?

Answer

Solution for Sedimentation in Herbal Shampoo

Sedimentation is a common issue in herbal shampoos because they often contain natural ingredients that are not fully dissolved and can settle over time. To prevent this, you can use a suspending agent or an anti-settling additive in your formulation.

An anti-settling additive helps to keep the solid particles dispersed evenly throughout the liquid, preventing them from settling at the bottom. One example of such an additive is BYK 410 (Anti-Settling Additive).

Adding an appropriate anti-settling agent like BYK 410 to your shampoo formulation can help improve its stability and appearance, reducing the need to shake before each use.

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