Using Lanolin and Natural Alternatives in Oil-Based Shampoo

For your natural herbal shampoo with an oil base, you can use oil-soluble Lanolin or its alternatives to help prevent hair tangling.

• Oil-Soluble Lanolin and Alternatives: Products like Lanolin (Sheep Wool Grease, Anhydrous, Deodorized), LipidSoft™ Lanolin, and Lanofree™ (Synthetic Lanolin) are oil-soluble. You should mix these into the oil phase of your shampoo formulation and heat gently (around 40-45°C for Lanofree™, up to 80°C for Lanolin) to ensure they melt and disperse properly before combining with other phases.

• Water-Soluble Lanolin: Lanolin Water Soluble (PEG-75 Lanolin) is designed to dissolve in water. If your oil-based shampoo formulation includes a water phase (e.g., it's an emulsion), you would add this type to the water phase, avoiding heat above 40°C.

• Natural Alternative for Detangling: Chito-HD™ is a natural hair conditioner derived from Chitosan that is effective at preventing hair tangling and can be used in shampoo formulas. Chito-HD™ is water-soluble and should be dissolved in the water phase of your formulation at a pH lower than 6.

The best method for incorporating these ingredients will depend on the specific composition of your oil-based shampoo formula. Providing the full list of ingredients in your formula will allow for more precise guidance.

These ingredients can help provide softness and reduce tangling in your natural herbal shampoo.