FORMULATE A MARACUJA CONDITIONER BAR
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ABOUT THE FORMULA
You cannot have a shampoo bar formula (previous post) without a conditioner bar.
In this formulation, I used Emulsense™ HC as my cationic surfactant. Cationic surfactants are needed for conditioners to close off the hair cuticles, prevent frizziness and aid combability. They require a lower pH, so aim for 4.0-4.5 ideally. Emulsense has a lower pH than BTMS, so you will probably need to adjust the pH the second time you make the bar (the first trial is great for testing). If you need to increase the pH, use only arginine, as Emulsense doesn’t play well with other bases. I also used Xyliance®, which is a non-ionic emulsifier to help the bar keep its shape, but it also aids in rinse-off.
For my lipids, I chose Maracuja oil for its moisturising properties and balanced it out with Dicaprylyl carbonate, which has a dry feel and is a super velvety emollient.
For scent, I blended slightly stronger essential oils because Emulsense™ HC has a strong scent in itself, and I wanted to cover that as much as possible.
I hope you like it. If you make it, remember to tag FH on social media.
HOW TO USE
Use on wet, cleansed hair. Holding the bar in your hand, smooth it along your hair. Leave it to work for a few minutes before rinsing off very well.
POSSIBLE SOURCES
This is where I purchased my ingredients:
Emulsense™ HC INCI: Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate (and) Brassica Alcohol
Dicaprylyl carbonate INCI: Dicaprylyl carbonate
Xyliance INCI: Cetearyl wheat straw glycosides and cetearyl alcohol
THE FORMULA
