Shampoo Formula Review and Organic Claim
Question
I have the following shampoo formula:
Herbal water 70%
[url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B6%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A7/1107-sodium-lauroyl-glutamate.html:17hjd86n]Sulfate Free Shampoo Base[/url:17hjd86n] 25%
[url=https://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%9A%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%84%E0%B9%8C/143-glycerin-%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%99.html:17hjd86n]Glycerin[/url:17hjd86n] 99.5 ใช้ 1%
[url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A2/1001-ethylhexylglycerin-caprylyl-glycol.html:17hjd86n]Mild Preserved Eco[/url:17hjd86n] 2% or [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A2/928-optiphen-plus.html:17hjd86n]Phenoxyethanol SA[/url:17hjd86n] 1%
[url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%9A%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%84%E0%B9%8C/510-peg-120-methyl-glucose-dioleate-sugarthick.html:17hjd86n]SugarThick[/url:17hjd86n] 2%
Is this formula acceptable? And can I claim it as 100% organic?
Answer
Subject: Review of Shampoo Formula
Regarding the shampoo formula you provided:
- Herbal water 70%
- Sulfate Free Shampoo Base (Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate) 25%
- Glycerin 99.5% 1%
- Mild Preserved Eco (Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol) 2% OR Phenoxyethanol SA (Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid) 1%
- SugarThick (PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate) 2%
This formula appears to be a functional basic shampoo formulation. The combination of a mild surfactant base, humectant, thickener, and preservative is standard for liquid shampoos. The percentages seem reasonable for creating a product with cleansing properties and acceptable viscosity.
However, regarding your question about claiming it as 100% organic:
Based on the ingredients listed, this formula cannot be claimed as 100% organic. Several components are either synthetic or undergo significant chemical processing, which disqualifies them from being certified as organic according to most standards. These include:
- Sulfate Free Shampoo Base (Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate): While derived from natural sources, it is a chemically modified ingredient.
- Preservatives (Mild Preserved Eco / Phenoxyethanol SA): Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, and Sorbic Acid are synthetic chemicals.
- SugarThick (PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate): PEG derivatives are not considered organic.
Even if the herbal water and glycerin are sourced from organic materials, the presence of these other ingredients prevents a 100% organic claim for the final product. Depending on the specific sourcing and certification of the herbal water and glycerin, you might be able to make claims like "contains organic ingredients" or "natural-derived formula," but not "100% organic."
Related Products Mentioned
Glycerin (USP/Food Grade)
Phenoxyethanol SA (eq. Optiphen Plus)
