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Slip in Conditioner
What is suggested as a “natural” ingredient to add slip to a conditioner? It’s a leave-in conditioner that is sprayed on. Thank you in advance for any help!
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Also - any suggestions for anti-static?
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Of course it depends on what you mean by natural but you can try coconut oil.
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Tasia, the only effective cationic ingredient that will solve both issues, and possibly make the cut as “natural” is chitosan (deacetylated). It is derived from critters, not plants though: shrimp shells. It is expensive, especially the HMW stuff, but it works splendidly!
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The emulsifier I am using (Plantamulse) says it is not compatible with cationic ingredients. Does Cetyl Alcohol add slip?
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Thanks, Perry! My definition of natural is that it is not synthetic, comes from a natural source.
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@chemicalmatt - I am intrigued by this chitosan…I may give it try. Thanks for the advice.
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@tasiaashton, cetyl alcohol will affect the flow properties more than the rub-out - it’ll make your product thicker and more rigid, but won’t have much effect on the slip
I agree with Perry; you need to include an oil that’s liquid at or near room temperature
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