Shampoo Formulation for Oily Scalp and Hair Loss

Regarding the shampoo formula you provided and your concerns about a slightly oily scalp and hair loss:

Based on the formula and the staff's feedback, here are some points to consider:

• Conditioners: The formula includes a relatively high amount of hair conditioners (Cetrimonium Chloride, Poly-Conditioner Pro, HyaCoat™ Hair). While these are beneficial for conditioning, they might be excessive for someone with a slightly oily scalp and could potentially contribute to greasiness.
• Active Ingredients in Wash-off Product: Ingredients like Zinc PCA, Panthenol, Pure Keratin, Biotin Express, and Slim-Coffee are included for their beneficial properties for the scalp and hair (such as oil control, strengthening, hair growth). However, as the staff mentioned, in a wash-off product like shampoo, their contact time with the scalp and hair is short, which may limit their effectiveness compared to using them in a leave-on product. For better results, especially for hair loss concerns, you might consider using these actives in a separate leave-on treatment (e.g., a scalp tonic or spray) applied after washing and drying your hair.

Mixing Instructions for the provided formula:

1. Measure out the required amount of Water.
2. Add the water-soluble ingredients (Zinc PCA, Panthenol, Pure Keratin, Biotin Express, Slim-Coffee, HyaCoat™ Hair, Cetrimonium Chloride, Poly-Conditioner Pro) to the water. Stir gently until they are fully dissolved or dispersed.
3. Slowly add the Sulfate Free Shampoo base to the mixture. Mix gently to combine the ingredients without creating excessive foam.
4. Add SugarThick to the mixture. Stir until the desired thickness is achieved. Gentle warming (e.g., in a warm water bath) might help SugarThick dissolve and thicken faster if needed, but try mixing at room temperature first.
5. Finally, add Phenoxyethanol (preservative) and mix thoroughly.
6. (Optional but recommended) Check the pH of the finished shampoo and adjust it to be between 5.5 and 6.5 if necessary, using a suitable pH adjuster.

Recommendation:

Considering your slightly oily scalp and hair loss concerns, you might want to adjust the formula based on the staff's advice:

• Reduce the amount of conditioners (Cetrimonium Chloride, Poly-Conditioner Pro, HyaCoat™ Hair) down or remove some if your hair is not very dry or damaged.
• Consider formulating a separate leave-on product (like a scalp spray) containing Zinc PCA, Panthenol, Pure Keratin, Biotin Express, and Slim-Coffee for more targeted and effective treatment of hair loss and scalp oiliness.

Please note that these are general guidelines. Always perform a small test batch first.