This is a low foaming shampoo that does not strip the hair and will leave the scalp feeling relaxed, not tight. It also makes an excellent beard shampoo that rinses out well.
Stage 1: (room temperature)
40% Natural Surfactant Base
10% Lamesoft PO65
Stage 2: (up to 60°C)
39% Boiling Spring Water
1% Allantoin
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1% Cellulose Gum
Stage 3: (below 40°C)
5% D-Panthenol
2% Cosmetic Prebiotic
1% Preservative Eco
0.5% Lavender Essential Oil
0.5% Spearmint Essential Oil
100% Total
Method:
- Combine Stage 1 ingredients together and they will start to thicken.
- Use a stick blender to thoroughly dissolve the Allantoin in the water before adding the Cellulose Gum. Then add the Cellulose Gum and blend to make a smooth gel.
- Combine Stage 1 and Stage 2 together.
- Cool down to below 40°C in a pan of cold water and then add all the remaining Stage 3 ingredients. Bottle and label.