Using Thyme Care and Light Lotion Maker in Shampoo

Here are the answers to your questions regarding the use of Thyme Care as a preservative and Light Lotion Maker as an emulsifier in a water-based shampoo base:

1. Can Thyme Care be used as a preservative in a water-based shampoo base, or does it need an emulsifier?
   Thyme Care is an oil-like ingredient that dissolves in oil, glycol, and alcohol. It does not readily dissolve in water. Therefore, you will need an emulsifier to properly disperse and stabilize Thyme Care within a water-based shampoo formula.

2. Can Light Lotion Maker be used to emulsify Thyme Care with the water-based shampoo base?
   Yes, Light Lotion Maker is a suitable emulsifier for this purpose. It is designed to bind oil and water and can effectively incorporate oil-soluble ingredients like Thyme Care into a water-based system.

3. Mixing steps when including Essential Oil:
   Your proposed mixing steps are correct for incorporating both Essential Oil and Thyme Care into your water-based shampoo base using Light Lotion Maker:

   • Combine the Essential Oil and Thyme Care together first.
   • Add Light Lotion Maker to this oil mixture and mix to emulsify the oil phase.
   • Gradually add the emulsified oil phase into your water-based shampoo base while stirring until fully incorporated.

This method ensures that the oil-soluble ingredients (Thyme Care and Essential Oil) are properly dispersed and emulsified within the water-based shampoo, leading to a stable formulation.