Shampoo Mixing Order and Conditioner Formulation/Texture

Hello,

Regarding your questions about the mixing order for the shampoo and your original conditioner formula, I have the following information:

For the mixing order of the shampoo formula recommended by the staff, the steps are as follows:

1. Add the Sulfate Free Shampoo Base to the Water. Stir until combined.
2. Add Biotin Express™, Allantoin, and Vitamin B5. Stir until dissolved/dispersed.
3. Add Phenoxyethanol SA. Stir well.

Regarding your original conditioner formula, the concentration of BTAC at 1% is too low to achieve a sufficiently thick cream texture typical for conditioners. Also, CTAC is redundant with BTAC and is not necessary.

The staff still recommends using BTAC at 3-5% together with Cetearyl Alcohol 5% to achieve an appropriate cream texture. An example of the adjusted formula based on this recommendation (using 4% BTAC) is as follows:

• Water (remaining %)
• BTAC 4%
• Cetearyl Alcohol 5%
• Biotin 1%
• Vitamin B5 0.5%
• Phenoxyethanol SA 1%

Mixing instructions for the adjusted conditioner formula:

1. Heat the Water to approximately 70-80°C.
2. Add BTAC and Cetearyl Alcohol to the hot water. Stir until fully dissolved and emulsified into a homogeneous mixture.
3. Remove from heat and stir occasionally until the temperature drops below 40°C.
4. Then add Biotin, Vitamin B5, and Phenoxyethanol SA.
5. Stir all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Regarding the hair spray formula, the staff already provided recommendations in the previous message.

Thank you
Staff - MySkinRecipes