Shampoo Formulation: Using Fresh Herbal Water and Ingredient Selection

Hello,

Regarding the ingredients and your questions, here is the information:

Caution regarding the use of fresh herbal water:

As the staff mentioned, using fresh herbal water (such as kaffir lime, ginger, yanang leaves) in a shampoo formula for commercial sale is not possible due to significant issues:

• Microbial Control: Fresh natural ingredients have a high chance of microbial contamination, making it difficult to control the quality and safety of the product.
• Instability (Oxidation): Extracts from fresh plants are prone to oxidation, causing changes in color, scent, and properties of the product, making it unstable. This is not suitable for commercial production with a long shelf life.

If you are mixing it for personal use in small quantities and will use it up within a short period (a few days), it might be possible, but you must be careful about cleanliness and the quality of the ingredients.

Proportions and Ingredients:

For the proportions of the various ingredients, the generally recommended usage rates are listed on the details page of each product on the website. It is recommended to check the information directly from the product details page.

• Glycerin: According to the information received, it can be used at a ratio of 3-5%.
• Ingredient #2 (SulFoam™ or Sulfate Free Shampoo Base):
  • If you want to use a ready-made Shampoo Base, it is recommended to choose Sulfate Free Shampoo Base (regular formula, not No-Tear) as it is more suitable since the other ingredients in the formula are not all No-Tear.
  • The choice between SulFoam™ (which is a surfactant) and Sulfate Free Shampoo Base (which is a ready-made shampoo base) depends on your preference regarding the foam characteristics and cleaning feel. It is recommended to try both to compare.
• Other Ingredients: The other ingredients listed (Cocamidopropyl Betaine, SugarThick™, Poly-Conditioner Eco, Zinc PCA, Phenonip® P4) are commonly used and beneficial ingredients in shampoo formulas. Generally, these ingredients are necessary to enhance the properties of the shampoo, such as helping with foam, smoothness, texture adjustment, and preservation. Therefore, the listed ingredients are considered necessary in a shampoo formula.

Summary:

• Using fresh herbal water in shampoo for commercial sale is not recommended due to safety and stability issues.
• Check the usage rates for each ingredient on the product details page on the website.
• Glycerin can be used at 3-5%.
• Choose Sulfate Free Shampoo Base (regular formula) if using a ready-made base, or choose SulFoam™ if using a primary surfactant, depending on your preference.
• The other listed ingredients are necessary and beneficial in a shampoo formula.

Hope this information is helpful. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask!