[heavenly4u]

Hello all, providing an update: I revised the formula to decrease the cetrimonium chloride from 2% to 0.8% for US compliance (.24%). Also, I adjusted my technique for stick blending the formula to decrease risk for air bubbles. It turned out really great and absolutely NO shrinkage so far like I had with the first batch. Thanks to all of you for your help with the “newbie”. I’m learning so much from this community   

[heavenly4u]

Thanks so much ketchito and Perry for your help, valuable information. I will let you know how my revised formulation turns out. 

[heavenly4u]

Yes, I understand what you’re saying. I’m going to revise/remake the formula without the Cetrimonium Chloride and reduce the oil amounts to see if that helps. Will keep you all posted. Thanks so much for your help! 

[heavenly4u]

That makes sense ozgirl. I didn’t check the weight though but I’ll go back and check. Also, would you recommend going forward that I make more product than I need in order to account for the air/bubbles? Thanks for your help

[heavenly4u]

Addendum: 
Geogard Ultra - INCI: Gluconolactone, sodium benzoate, calcium gluconate
BTMS 50 - INCI: Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) Cetyl Alcohol (and) Butylene Glycol

[heavenly4u]

ok great! This is helpful singhc10. I’ll check those out. Thanks!

[heavenly4u]

I’m a homecrafter and used natural shea butter when I first started making products but I had to use alot of fragrance to mask the natural odor but I didn’t feel that was safe so I switched to refined shea butter (deodarized and no odor), which reduced the amount of fragrance I needed and so much better.

[heavenly4u]

Fantastic! thank you both for your replies