Sulfate-Free Shampoo Formulation and Mixing Steps

Asked by: chutima132 On: August 21, 2020 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

Can I mix the following ingredients to make a shampoo, and what are the mixing steps? The ingredients are: 1. Sulfate Free Shampoo Base 30%, 2. Dandruff-Guard™ 1%, 3. Safe-B3™ 1%, 4. Zinc PCA 1%, 5. Poly-Conditioner Eco 3%, 6. Preservative 1%, 7. Distilled Water (qs to 100%).

Answer

Yes, this formulation is generally mixable. It's a common approach to formulate shampoo using a base and adding active ingredients.

Here are the general steps for mixing:

  1. Weigh or measure the Sulfate Free Shampoo Base (30%) into your mixing container.
  2. Add Dandruff-Guard™ (1%), Safe-B3™ (1%), Zinc PCA (1%), and Poly-Conditioner Eco (3%) to the base. Stir gently until fully dispersed or dissolved. Avoid creating too much foam.
  3. Add the chosen preservative (1%) and stir.
  4. Slowly add Distilled Water (fill to complete) while stirring gently until the desired total weight/volume is reached and the mixture is uniform.
  5. (Optional but recommended) Check and adjust the pH if necessary according to the requirements of the ingredients used (especially actives and preservative).
  6. (Optional) Add fragrance or color if desired.
  • Note: Always perform a small test batch first to check compatibility and desired consistency before making a large batch.*