Simple Water-Based Hair Tonic Formula

Based on the discussion, here is a simple water-based hair tonic formula and method for nourishing hair and scalp. This type of hair tonic is designed as a liquid spray containing active ingredients dissolved in water.

Basic Formula Example:

• D-Panthenol Care (Pro-Vitamin B5, 100% Liquid): 3%
  • Benefit: Provides moisture and helps give hair some weight.
• Pure Keratin™ (Natural, Australian Sheep Wool): 3%
  • Benefit: Nourishes and helps reduce split ends.
• Water: 93% (The base)
• Phenoxyethanol (Extra Pure): 1%
  • Benefit: Acts as a preservative to keep the product stable and safe.

Optional Additions:

• If you desire slightly more weight without the feel of traditional silicones, you could add SiliWater™ (silicone dissolved in water) at around 3%.
• To help reduce hair tangling, you could add Cetrimonium Chloride (CTAC) at around 0.1%.

Method:

Simply dissolve the active ingredients (D-Panthenol Care, Pure Keratin™, and optional SiliWater™/Cetrimonium Chloride (CTAC)) and the preservative (Phenoxyethanol (Extra Pure)) directly into the water. Stir until all ingredients are fully dissolved. The resulting mixture will be a liquid spray.

Usage:

Spray the hair tonic onto hair and scalp after washing and towel-drying. Applying to dry hair is also an option. This method is reported to be effective for nourishing the hair strands.

Note on Herbal Water:

Using herbal water instead of plain water is generally not recommended. According to expert advice, high heat used for sterilization can destroy beneficial properties in herbal water, while insufficient heat may leave microbial contamination, making it unsuitable for cosmetic use.

This basic formula primarily focuses on nourishing the hair strands, resulting in soft and shiny hair, but as noted by a user who tried it, it may not add significant weight compared to formulas containing silicones.