Can I get opinions on the below clarifying shampoo formula for African hair? - Chemists Corner

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Can I get opinions on the below clarifying shampoo formula for African hair?

Posted by unsightlyangel on September 19, 2020 at 8:02 pm

Hello Everyone,

I have been trying out clarifying shampoo for my hair. I have identified the surfactants I have the most access to and would like your honest opinion on whether it makes sense. I have Coco Glucoside on the way and hope to incorporate it later

Thank you

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate 20%
Coco Betaine 14%
EDTA 0.1%
Xantham Gum 0.5%
Germall Plus 0.5%
Peppermint EO 1%
Citric Acid 0.3%

unsightlyangel replied 3 years, 7 months ago 4 Members · 6 Replies
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ngarayeva001

Member
September 19, 2020 at 10:58 pm

Is it ASM or as supplied? Also too much peppermint
unsightlyangel

Member
September 19, 2020 at 11:24 pm

ngarayeva001 said:

Is it ASM or as supplied? Also too much peppermint

That is ASM. Thanks for your comment regarding the EO, will reduce to 0.5
OldPerry

Member
September 20, 2020 at 1:48 pm

Also, you probably don’t need the xanthan gum. You could adjust the viscosity using sodium chloride (salt).
unsightlyangel

Member
September 20, 2020 at 8:17 pm

Perry said:

Also, you probably don’t need the xanthan gum. You could adjust the viscosity using sodium chloride (salt).

Thanks a lot Perry. Will make that change
belassi

Member
September 20, 2020 at 9:29 pm

0.5% is five times too much peppermint oil.
unsightlyangel

Member
September 20, 2020 at 9:32 pm

Belassi said:

0.5% is five times too much peppermint oil.

oh wow!! Thank you!! I have been overdoing it all along. Thanks

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