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No problem at all. Happy formulating!
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Hi again. For a deep conditioner, you are using too much oil. Reduce it to a total of about 3%. You will need a chelating agent due to the amount of botanicals you are using it you want to go that route. If you prefer a “natural” option, you can use sodium phytate. If not, disodium EDTA. I would advise against grapeseed oil as it known to oxidize relatively quicker than the other oils you are using.
Sodium Phytate: https://lotioncrafter.com/products/sodium-phytate?_pos=1&_sid=910248776&_ss=r
Disodium EDTA: https://lotioncrafter.com/products/disodium-edta?_pos=1&_sid=e948e3cbc&_ss=r&variant=13079590633561
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Hi there!
May I ask what the final pH is? Also, how are you infusing the hibiscus? Posting the formula would give us a bird’s-eye view so we could further assess the situation. Did you add a chelating agent? High electrolyte content can cause oxidation when there are incompatibilities.
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Greetings!
My name is Lexi, and I am the Lead Formulation Chemist at Divinity Cosmetic Labs located in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, USA. We offer both product development and stability testing in-house. My area of expertise includes hair styling aids (i.e. edge control, braid & loc gel, styling gels, etc.), natural/ECOcert eligible skin and hair care. I am also trained in brand management and international regulatory affairs. We are committed to working with brands of all sizes to develop beauty innovations backed by science. I look forward to working with you!
Website: http://www.divinitycosmeticlabs.com
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No problem at all. Happy formulating!
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Hey there!
I hope you are doing well. 4C curly type here! BTMS-50 at 3-4% would definitely be a better option IMHO. Also, guar gum is fine, but I tend to lean more towards guar hydropropyltrimonium chloride. If you decide to try it, just make sure to adjust the pH below 7 after adding it to the water phase. I really like stearalkonium chloride in leave-in conditioners, especially for curly hair types. I hope this helps!