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Rosemary Mint Gel Shampoo with Botanical Complex LHC

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This fresh, bright, revitalizing shampoo is made from gentle, naturally derived ingredients. Polyglucose/Lactylate Blend and Cocobetaine/Lactylate Blend are very gentle cleansing surfactants. Our Botanical Complex LHC offers the toning and conditioning benefits of Yarrow, Sage, Horsetail, Nettle, and Lavender. Rosemary and peppermint stimulate the scalp and impart glossiness to hair. The aromatherapy benefits are an added plus!

Ingredient Part A Distilled Water Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein PEG 150 Distearate Part B Polyglucose/Lactylate Surfactant Blend Cocobetaine/Lactylate Surfactant Blend Botanical Complex LHC Part C dl Panthenol Rosemary Essential Oil Peppermint Essential Oil Germall Plus Liquid Total

Amount 63.6% = 318 grams 2.0% = 10 grams 1.0% = 5 grams 15% = 75 grams 15% = 75 grams 1.0% = 5 grams 1.0% = 5 grams 0.9% = 4.5 grams 0.2% = 1 gram 0.3% = 1.5 grams 100.0% = 500 grams

*Optional: Fragrance or Essential Oil

Heat Part A until PEG 150 Distearate melts. Add Part A to Part B and mix gently. Cool down to 122F/50C or less and add Part C ingredients.

*Fragrance Oils and Essential Oils can have a dramatic effect on surfactant based systems. Small percentages are recommended (1% or less) They should be added carefully to a small portion of the shampoo or body wash before adding to the whole batch. It sometimes helps to mix the fo/eo with 1-3% solubilizer such as AquaEm or CocoEM WS before adding to finished shampoo or body wash.