Rinse-off Hair Conditioner Formulation: Adjusting Ingredients and Thickener

Question

How can I formulate a rinse-off hair conditioner using ingredients like Ceramide Complex, various proteins (Rice Protein, Casein Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Pure Keratin), Water Lock (Polyquaternium-51), Creatine 100, oils (Olive CLEAR, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Argan Oil, Sweet Almond Oil), BTAC (Behentrimonium Chloride), and Poly-Conditioner Pro?

I initially used Light Cream Maker, but it doesn't seem suitable for a rinse-off product. What is the correct approach, and are there alternative thickeners/emulsifiers like Cetearyl Alcohol that would work better for achieving a soft, smooth hair feel after rinsing?

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Based on the feedback regarding your rinse-off hair conditioner formula, the staff has provided a revised formula and mixing instructions.

Key points from the feedback:

For a rinse-off product, ingredients that are not oils or positively charged conditioning agents tend to be washed away quickly, reducing their effectiveness.
It's recommended to reduce the percentage of water-soluble ingredients (like some proteins and Ceramide Complex) and increase the amount of positively charged conditioning agents (like BTAC and Poly-Conditioner Pro) and oils.
Light Cream Maker is not suitable for this type of formula; Cetearyl Alcohol is recommended as a thickener instead.

The staff's suggested revised formula and mixing steps are designed to be more effective for a rinse-off conditioner aimed at making hair soft and smooth. The mixing involves heating the oil and water phases and combining them to form the cream base before adding heat-sensitive ingredients.