If you want to make your own shampoo, but do not know which components to use to implement your plans, this article will help you understand this matter. There are many shampoos on sale that, according to manufacturers, can cope with a variety of problems, from oily hair to dandruff and skin lichen. But for some reason, there is an interest in making shampoo with your own hands. What is the reason that the purchased product does not meet the needs of the consumer?
Pros of homemade products
Most commercial shampoos contain ingredients that have an adverse effect on hair structure. As a result, the strands look dull and unhealthy, and a day after washing, you have to repeat the same procedure again to restore a fresh look to your hair.
It should be noted that almost all shampoos contain sodium lauryl sulfate, aka SLS. This substance washes out not only dirt, but also the natural fatty coating of the hair. A product containing this surfactant must be quickly lather, spread over the entire length of the hair and rinse well. Before doing this, wet your hair well with water so that it becomes covered with a protective, kind of, film.
DIY shampoos have a number of advantages over commercial counterparts, including:
- The development of a recipe and its implementation in practice is a very interesting process, it can easily turn into a hobby.
- You make shampoo only from those components, the beneficial properties of which do not doubt. You know exactly what this or that ingredient is responsible for, in what dosage it can be used, etc.
- High-quality natural ingredients in the correct dosage will not only not harm the hair or scalp, but will also have a beneficial effect on the structure of the curls.
- The effect of using "home" shampoos is much higher than the result of using conventional commercial products.
- Knowing the principles of making shampoos for different types of hair, you can make good money selling hand-made products to other lovers of "natural".
What components can be used in shampoo
There are many ingredients for hair care, here we will break down some of them.
- Base Lavante neuter BIO - neutral detergent base. This French all-natural product can be used not only as a shampoo base, but also as a shower gel. It is a clear liquid with a yellowish tint, does not contain dyes, synthetic fragrances, silicones, parabens and other harmful components. The base alone will be enough to wash your hair well, but it is better to add active ingredients to obtain a complete washing product. Shampoo certified according to Ecocert standards is suitable for all hair types and skin, even sensitive. Base Lavante neuter BIO contains natural ingredients, including mineral water, damask rose, linden and verbena hydrolat, lactic acid.
- Panthenol (Provitamine B5) - a colorless viscous liquid widely used for the manufacture of cosmetic products marked "natural". Provitamin B5 strengthens hair along its entire length, promotes better strand combing, better hair growth, soothes irritation and reduces scalp itching. The optimal dosage is 2-5%.
- Squalane (Squalane v? G? Tal d'Olive) - oily, colorless liquid that prevents hair dehydration. The product, which has emollient and antioxidant properties, is used to care for dry and colored hair in an amount of 5-15% of the total weight of the finished product.
- Lactic acid (Acide lactique) - a colorless liquid, widely used to lower the pH level of cosmetic products to the required value, including shampoo. This substance makes hair softer and shinier, while removing dead cells from the scalp.
- Natural coconut silicone (Emollient Coco silicone) - oily, colorless or pale yellow liquid with a neutral odor, makes hair silky to the touch, protecting it from environmental influences. Used for curly, dehydrated, colored or damaged hair in an amount of 3-20%.
- Emulsifier BTMS (Emulsifiant BTMS) - white granules with a slight smell of ammonia, which are vegetable emulsifying wax. The component can be used in shampoos, conditioners and masks at a dosage of 2-10% to obtain a stable emulsion, for hair care, making it soft and silky. This wax lowers the pH of the final product.
- Stinging nettle powder (Poudre d'Ortie piquante) - green fine powder, strengthens hair, helps to cope with hair loss, regulates the work of sebum. It is used in an amount of 10-20% of the total mass of the shampoo.
- Ceramides (Actif cosm? Tique C? Ramides v? G? Tales) - a valuable brown viscous liquid extracted from sunflower oil that improves hair strength. This substance helps protect curls from damage as a result of dyeing or straightening with an iron, prevents dandruff, and makes the strands more shiny. The optimal dosage is 1-5%.
- Asset Honeyquat - a component derived from honey used in 2-in-1 shampoos, conditioners and masks. Improves the shine and texture of the strands, makes the hair more resistant and soft, and makes it easier to comb. It has a good effect on dry and dehydrated hair, on curly and damaged hair from perm or dyeing. It takes 2-5% in the finished product.
- Maca asset (Actif cosm? Tique Maca vital) - a viscous liquid that stimulates the growth of strands, prevents hair loss by improving the resistance of the bulbs to external factors. Used in an amount of 1-5%.
- Keratin'protect asset - a viscous liquid from light brown to brown, extracted from the extract of brown seaweed. It is noted for the ability to make curls more shiny and resistant to high temperatures. In addition, the component boasts moisturizing properties. Add to other shampoo ingredients in an amount of 1 to 5%.
- Hydrolyzed rice protein (Prot? Ines de Riz hydrolys? Es) - an asset used in shampoos aimed at adding volume to hair and preventing moisture loss. Also, this substance with an optimal dosage of 0.5-5% facilitates styling.
- Foam Babassu (Tensioactif Mousse de Babassu) - a component that is a very mild surfactant that has foaming functions. Babassu foam in an amount of 2 to 10% gently acts on the strands and promotes easy combing.
Essential oils play two roles at the same time. Firstly, they give the product a special aroma, and secondly, they really, in combination with other components, can solve some problems (oily hair, hair loss, dandruff, etc.).
For dry hair, you can use essential oils of mandarin, frankincense, sandalwood, jasmine and others, for oily hair - sage, rosemary, grapefruit, pine, for hair loss, use rosemary or petgrain oils. If you have other oils in stock, do not rush to order the above esters, it is quite possible that your options are perfect for adding them to shampoo and improve the condition of your curls.
How to make do-it-yourself shampoo
If you expect to see a recipe for shampoo, consisting of banana, bread, potatoes or other food, you are greatly mistaken, because here we are talking about a real cleanser, which is many times more effective than the purchased options.
Shampoo for dry hair: recipe
To make shampoo for dry hair, you need the following ingredients:
- Neutral base (Base shampooing neutre BIO) - 87.6%.
- Emulsifier BTMS - 5%.
- Xanthan gum - 0.3%.
- Natural silicones (Silicone v? G? Tal) - 3%.
- Fucocert asset - 1%.
- Squalene Asset - 3%.
- Aroma "Amber treasure" - 1%.
Place the neutral base and the emulsifier in one vessel, put in a water bath until the BTMS is completely dissolved. Remove the phase from heat and mix the ingredients well for three minutes. In order for the temperature of the mixture to quickly drop to 40 degrees, put the container with the contents in the refrigerator for a few minutes. Now add the xanthan gum, it should be mixed with the base and emulsifier for 10 minutes, then the rest of the ingredients.
Shampoo for oily hair: recipe
For oily hair, you can make a shampoo from the following components:
- The neutral base is 90.6%.
- Laurel essential oil - 0.3%.
- MSM asset - 1%.
- Algo'Zinc asset - 5%.
- Honeyquat asset - 3%.
- Dye "Liquid Chlorophyll" - 0.1%.
Place the neutral shampoo in a bowl, add the rest of the ingredients to it, stirring well between each injection. Transfer the mixture to a clean bottle.
Shampoo for normal hair: recipe
If you think your hair is of a normal type, you can pay attention to the following shampoo formulation:
- Tensioactif Base consistance (surfactant) - 35%.
- Foam Babassu - 7%.
- Distilled water - 32.6%.
- Lime hydrolate - 20%.
- Orange essential oil - 0.5%.
- Aromatic Cherry Extract - 0.5%.
- Asset Rice protein - 2%.
- Lactic acid - 1.8%.
- Cosgard preservative - 0.6%.
Mix surfactant and Babassu foam in one container. To obtain a homogeneous translucent consistency, you can prepare a water bath. Carefully add water and hydrolat to them, then the rest of the ingredients. Pour the finished product into the jar using a small funnel or other method.
Shampoo for dull hair: recipe
If your hair has lost its shine, you can prepare a product whose recipe includes the following components:
- Distilled water - 57.9%.
- Emulsifier-conditioner - 4%.
- Lactic acid - 2%.
- Weak surfactant (Base moussante Douceur) - 20%.
- Babassu foam - 6%.
- Active Phytokeratin - 5%.
- Pineapple aromatic extract - 2%.
- Lemon essential oil - 0.5%.
- Grapefruit seed extract - 0.6%.
Add the emulsifier-conditioner, lactic acid and water to a clean heat-resistant container, put in a water bath. For better dissolution, stir the ingredients with a spoon or a special glass stick.
In another container, mix the surfactant and the Babassu foam. When the ingredients that were heated in a water bath have melted, slowly pour them into the second phase, stirring with a cappuccino maker or a stick.
When the mixture has cooled slightly, add the rest of the ingredients, stirring the contents after each injection. The optimal pH level of the finished product is 4, 5-5.
Anti-dandruff shampoo: recipe
Having trouble getting rid of dandruff and looking for shiny, beautiful hair at the same time? Why not make your own shampoo by preparing the following ingredients:
- Surfactant, Base moussante Consistance - 5%.
- Essential oil Cade - 0.05%.
- Grapefruit essential oil - 0.3%.
- The neutral base of the shampoo is 88, 65%.
- MSM asset - 3%.
- Plant ceramides - 3%.
Gently heat the surfactant in a water bath until a translucent mixture is obtained. Add essential oils, stir well, later neutralize the base. At the last stage of shampoo production, pour the assets into the resulting mixture, stirring before each addition. The optimal pH level of the finished product is 5, 5-6.
Volumizing shampoo: recipe
Owners of thin hair are advised to use products that are designed to increase the volume of strands. If you cannot find the right product for your hair, you can prepare it yourself, for this you will need:
- Neutral base (Shampooing neutre BIO) - 83.7%.
- Emulsifier-conditioner - 5%.
- Lactic acid - 3%.
- Babassu foam - 5%.
- Essential oil Sweet orange - 0.2%.
- Aromatic apricot extract - 0.6%.
- Active Plant Collagen - 2%.
- Asset Rice proteins - 0.5%.
Place the conditioner, neutral base, and lactic acid in a water bath, and when the mixture is completely dissolved, remove from heat. The next step is to add Babassu foam and orange essential oil, as well as other ingredients.
Finished shampoos should be kept away from light and heat. If this recommendation is followed, the shelf life of the product will be from three to six months.
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