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Botanical Bubbles Shampoo

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Naturally derived Cocoglucoside ET, Coco SilkySoft and SCS-CAB Foamy Blend provide excellent foam and gentle cleansing in this simple, but elegant formula. Lavender Hydrosol and Lavender Essential Oil will revitalize as well as lend a fresh, clean scent to this shampoo. CocoEm WS is a water soluble emollient that is excellent for improving wet-combing and adding shine to hair.

Ingredient SCS-CAB Cocoglucoside ET Coco SilkyCleanse PEG 150 Distearate Distilled Water Lavender Hydrosol Add during cool-down Optiphen ND CocoEm WS Lavender Essential Oil

Amount 15% = 75 grams = 3 tablespoons 15% = 75 grams = 6 tablespoons 5% = 25 grams = 4 teaspoons 1.8% = 9 grams = 3 + 1/2 teaspoons 48.4% = 242grams = 1 cup + 1 fluid oz 10% = 50 grams = 2 fluid oz   1% = 5 grams = 1 teaspoon 3% = 15 grams = 3 teaspoons 0.8% = 4 grams = 1 teaspoon

This is an easy formula for first time shampoo/body wash makers! Please note that our formulas are calculated by weight which is always best and most accurate. For first time formulators, we have provided an estimated recipe using fluid volume.

Heat/melt/dissolve the solids—usually with a bit—maybe half--of the water portion. It’s very important that all the solids are completely dissolved/melted. Then I add the remainder of the ingredients and gently mix. Once the mixture has cooled to 120F or less, I add the preservative, essential oils or any other ingredients that are heat sensitive. See notes below for more info:

Tips for shampoo/body wash:

• melt/dissolve ALL solids
• pay attention to pH of finished product and make sure it is around 5.5. If this formula is followed precisely, the finished pH should be 5.4 – 5.6.
• essential oils that seem to be most compatible with shampoo/body wash: geranium, peppermint, rose, sandalwood, rosemary, clary sage
• For this formula, we are utilizing CocoEm WSas an emollient AND a solubilizer. For best results, premix CocoEm WS with Lavender Essential Oil. Add a bit of finished shampoo to premixture. Add premixture BACK to finished shampoo with mixing.