Solubilizers for Clear Shampoo with Coconut Oil

To create a clear shampoo containing coconut oil while preserving the coconut scent, you need a dedicated solubilizer. Your current surfactants, Cocamidopropyl Betaine and PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, are primarily for cleansing and foaming and are generally not sufficient to incorporate a significant amount of oil while maintaining clarity.

The product ClearClean™ is primarily a thickening agent that helps create a clear gel texture and suspend particles. While it contributes to the clarity of the base formula, it is not the main ingredient for solubilizing the oil itself.

For effectively incorporating coconut oil into a clear shampoo with minimal added odor, consider these solubilizers:

• Flora Solve™ Clear: This is an odorless solubilizer specifically designed for incorporating oils and fragrances into water-based systems while maintaining clarity. It creates a microemulsion, keeping the oil suspended without causing cloudiness. A typical usage ratio is 2-5 parts Flora Solve™ Clear to 1 part oil.
• Free Solve™: A PEG-free option with very low odor and color, providing good clarity and low foaming. This is another excellent choice for preserving the coconut scent.
• Ultra Solve™ and Eco Solve™: These are high-performance solubilizers effective for dissolving various oils, including natural oils, and provide good clarity. You might consider these if the above options are insufficient for the amount of oil you use, but you should test their odor profile.

General Usage: Mix the coconut oil with the chosen solubilizer first until clear, then gradually add this mixture to your shampoo base while stirring until fully incorporated and clear. The exact ratio will require testing based on your specific formula and the amount of oil used.

Adding a high percentage of oil (over 10%) while maintaining perfect clarity can be challenging and may require formula optimization.