Natural Shampoo Bar – Ethnic

Natural Shampoo Bar – Ethnic

Recipe

Ph A
  • 130g Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
  • 30g Cocamidopropyl Betaine
  • 5g Kaolin Clay
Phase B
  • 10g Glycerine
  • 1g Cationic Guar Gum
Ph C
  • 14g Jojoba Oil
  • 6g Rosehip Oil
  • 4g D Panthenol
Phase D
  • 2g Iscaguard PFA Preservative (INCI: Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol)
  • 1g Vitamin E Oil (Antioxidant)
  • 2g Essential or Fragrance Oils (Optional)

Method

  1. Measure out phase A ingredients in a large container: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Kaolin Clay and Cocamidopropyl Betaine
  2. In a separate container, mix phase B ingredients: cationic guar gum and glycerine until the gum is dispersed and then add to phase A
  3. Measure out phase C ingredients: Jojoba oil, Rosehip oil and D Panthenol and add to the combined phase A & B
  4. Finally add phase D, including your preservative of choice, antioxidant and any fragrance or essential oils
  5. Mix thoroughly with a fork to ensure the powdered surfactant is fully hydrated before forming a workable dough. You may want to use an electric whisk for larger quantities
  6. To form shampoo bars, use a press shampoo mold and once formed, allow to dry out for 24 hours

This recipe makes 100g (or 4 bars) and will last approximately 12 months. See the interactive formula to customise this recipe.

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