THE PERSONAL FORMULATOR

 

FORMULARY:  SHAMPOO

This shampoo contains Panthenol or Provitamin B5 to increase the strength of hair.  It penetrates the inside of the hair to impart flexibility and shine.  It can thicken hair up to 10%.

 

INGREDIENT	% of total	500 g	2 cups	Function
Part A
Distilled Water	71.35	356.75	1 ½ cup	Diluent
Tetrasodium EDTA	0.1	0.5	pinch	Chelating agent; Hard water softener
Aloe Vera	0.25	1.25	¼ tsp	Moisturizer
Panthenol	1	5	1 tsp	Moisturizer
Soap Blend DEV	25	125	½ cup	Surfactant; Cleansing agent
DMDM Hydantoin	0.3	1.5	1/3 tsp	Preservative
Part B
Sodium Chloride (table salt)	2	10	2 tsp	Thickener
Total	100 %	500g	2 cups

 

Instructions:

1. Combine ingredients of Part A with mixing until uniform

   Slowly add with mixing Part B until thick. 

Add fragrances such as:

• Chamomile Spa

• Sweet Herbal

• Pina Colada

• Cranberry Crème

• Cucumber Melon

Note:  Premix two parts “Polysorbate 20” to one part Fragrance.   In other words, make up in a separate container 2 parts of "Polysorbate 20" and 1 part of fragrance, mix together and then add with mixing to the shampoo until the product has the fragrance strength you are looking for. (Add fragrance solution slowly while mixing to desired strength.)

Color this shampoo with….

• D&C Red 33

• D&C Green 5

• D&C Green 8

• D&C Orange 4

• FD&C Blue 1

• FD&C Red 4

• FD&C Red 40

• FD&C Yellow 5

• FD&C Yellow 6

Note: Color should be mixed approximately 40:1 in oil or water as appropriate before addition to the product being colored.  You may add as much color as you want until the product reaches the color you want. (Add color solution slowly while mixing to desired strength.)

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