Balancing shampoo with rosemary and seaweed

Formula: 1104123

Phase	Ingredients for ~250 ml	%	Quantity
A	Lauryl glucoside	30	75 gr
A	Decyl glucoside	10	25 gr
B	rosemary water	40	100 gr
B	flat mineral water	9,9	24,8 gr
B	lactic acid	2,5	6,3 gr
B	emulsifier Condisoft	4	10 gr
C	Marine-Z	2	5 gr
C	bergamot essential oil	1	2,5 gr
C	cosgard	0,6	1,5 gr

Sanitize the dedicated containers and utensils you will work with, details in the general safety guidelines.

Preparation method:
In a heat-resistant glass, mix the phase A surfactants slowly, thoroughly. If the Lauryl glucoside is viscous and whitish, the phase must be heated so that the contents are fluid and translucent.
Phase B is prepared in another heat-resistant beaker: mix the water with the lactic acid, add the conditioning emulsifier. Place the glass in a water bath and heat until the emulsifier is completely melted, stirring in the meantime. Remove the beaker from the water bath and allow the solution to cool to body temperature.

Combine the two phases: over the phase A surfactants, gradually add the phase B solution. Mix slowly and well.
Phase C ingredients are added, stirring after each addition.
The shampoo thus prepared is transferred to the dedicated bottle and will be clear the next day. pH: 5,5 - 6

The shampoo cleanses the scalp well, without being excessively stripping. Contains ingredients with conditioning and purifying effect, while balancing sebum secretion. It is suitable for greasy scalp and normal or dry hair. It has a pleasant, invigorating scent, it can be used by women and men alike.

Options:

instead of bergamot essential oil you can use lime, petitgrain, clary sage (0.5% is enough) or cedarwood atlas essential oil
for a higher washing power, the percentage of foaming surfactant (Decyl glucoside) can be increased by 10%
to enhance the conditioning effect, in the case of dry hair or hair that is difficult to comb, up to 5% honeyquat may be included in phase C
for damaged or thinning hair, up to 2% silk protein or up to 5% vege-keratin may be included
for extra volume, about 2% vege-collagen can be included in the formula
note: any addition is compensated by subtracting the percentage of flat water or rosemary water; at the end it is advisable to measure the pH of the shampoo, adjusting it as appropriate

Difficulty: beginner/advanced/experienced
Utensils: precision scale, 2 Berzelius beakers, teaspoon/spatula
Recommended container: Cristal, Optima or Globe bottle, 250 ml with disc-top cap
Shelf-life: 3 months - prepared in optimal conditions of hygiene, kept in a cool place

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