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  Shampoo Bars - Something to Consider

  Posted by mikethair on December 19, 2024 at 6:10 pm

  Let’s talk about escaping the synthetics in your common shampoo. I’m suggesting you should consider all-natural shampoo bars.

  But I should note that shampoo bars are not for every type of hair.

  I manufactured shampoo bars when I co-founded Indochine Natural in 2006 and continued these until 2023. My shampoo bars were particularly popular with one of our Japanese wholesale customers and did well in Japan. I also did other Private Label shampoo bars for various brands globally.

  I only used essential oils for fragrance, and the key was following the basic rules of fragrance formulation, and understanding the role of base, middle and top notes. It’s something I have done for nearly 30 years, and am still doing.

  I developed and tested around six(6) or more fragrance blends that were tested and accepted by my Japanese wholesaler. This process took about nine (9) months which included soap bar curing for 30 days in a temp/humidity-controlled cure room (very important) and extensive consumer testing.

  I should also mention that the basic soap bar formulation plays a role in retaining the fragrance and transferring it to the hair during washing.

  Also worth noting is that if you blow dry your hair, you will not get much fragrance retention

  Any questions, then please email me at: mikethair@gmail.com

  Dr Mike Thair

  Co-Founder Indochine Natural

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