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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