-
Hi what is wrong with my shampoo formulation it does not thicken?
404.2g Purified water 35g SLES 5g CDEA 5g CocoBetaine 2g Poly Quaternium 7 10g Glycerine .3 phenoxythanol colorant (q.s) 5g aloe vera extract 5g PPG (propylene glycol) 2.5 g niacinamide 2.5 scent 21g industrial salt -
7 Replies
-
@Jcjc the quantity of surfctants seems too low try to increase the level of SLES and CAPB .
-
What percent active are your surfactants? SLES is commonly sold at 70%, 30%..
-
also the 2.5 g ‘scent’ could be causing issues with thickening, try without the scent. Fragrances can cause viscosity issues
-
You have approximately 4% salt in the system. This is way too much. Try doing a salt curve analysis.
-
And if nothing works just add crothix liquid. It thickens most types of surfactant products. By the way, you are just wasting niacinamide. I don’t think it have any benefits in rinse-off products.
-
Please quote ingredients in percent if you want advice.
-
By the way, is that propylene glycol or polypropylene glycol. Still too high glycols for the shampoo, and someone rightfully pointed put the high level of fragrance too.
Log in to reply.