3 Sulphate Free Shampoo Recipes

3 Sulphate Free Shampoo Recipes

Here are 3 sulphate-free shampoo recipes tailored for different hair needs: daily use, dry/damaged hair, and oily scalp. Each recipe makes a 100g/ml batch, and all use gentle, non-sulphate surfactants like Decyl Glucoside, Coco Betaine, and Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI).

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1. Gentle Daily Use Sulphate-Free Shampoo (100g/ml)

Great for: Normal hair, everyday cleansing

Phase A:

• Distilled Water – 45g

• Glycerin – 3g

• Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride – 0.3g

Ph B:

• Decyl Glucoside – 15g

• Coco Betaine – 10g

• SCI (pre-dispersed or powdered) – 10g

• Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine – 10g

Phase C:

• Panthenol (Vitamin B5) – 2g

• Protein (Silk / Rice / Oat) – 2g

• Preservative – 1g

• Fragrance / EO – 0.5g

• Citric acid solution – q.s. to pH 5.0

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2. Moisturizing Sulphate-Free Shampoo for Dry or Curly Hair (100g/ml)

Great for: Dry, curly, frizzy, or color-treated hair

Phase A:

• Distilled Water – 40g

• Glycerin – 4g

• Polyquaternium-7 – 1g (adds slip & conditioning)

Ph B:

• Decyl Glucoside – 12g

• Coco Betaine – 8g

• SCI – 10g

• Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine – 10g

Phase C:

• Aloe Vera Juice – 5g

• Panthenol – 2g

• Hydrolyzed Oat Protein – 2g

• Preservative – 1g

• Fragrance / EO (e.g., vanilla, lavender) – 0.5g

• Citric acid solution – to pH ~5.0

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3. Clarifying Sulphate-Free Shampoo for Oily Scalp (100g/ml)

Great for: Oily roots, flaky scalp, and product buildup

Ph A:

• Distilled Water – 42g

• Witch Hazel (alcohol-free) – 5g

• Glycerin – 2g

• Green Tea Extract – 1g

Phase B:

• Decyl Glucoside – 13g

• Coco Betaine – 10g

• SCI – 10g

• Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine – 10g

Phase C:

• Zinc PCA – 1g (controls sebum & bacteria)

• Tea Tree Essential Oil – 0.3g

• Peppermint Essential Oil – 0.2g

• Preservative – 1g

• Citric acid solution – to adjust pH

 

Instructions for All Shampoo Recipes

(Follow these general steps for each recipe, adjusting ingredients based on your chosen formula.)

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Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Phase A – Water & Humectants

1. In a sanitized beaker, add the distilled water.

2. Sprinkle in Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (or Polyquaternium-7, depending on the recipe) and mix until fully hydrated.

3. Add glycerin and any other water-soluble Phase A ingredients (e.g., witch hazel, green tea extract).

4. Heat Phase A gently to around 40–45°C if needed to aid dissolving.

2. Phase B – Surfactants

1. In a separate beaker, weigh and combine all surfactants (Decyl Glucoside, Coco Betaine, SCI, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine).

2. If using SCI in powder form, pre-disperse in a small portion of warm water or glycerin to avoid grittiness.

3. Gently stir surfactants together – do not whisk or shake to prevent foaming.

3. Combine Phase A + Phase B

1. Slowly add Phase B (surfactants) into Phase A (water base), stirring slowly to avoid bubbles.

2. Mix until uniform. This may take a few minutes depending on the SCI form.

4. Phase C – Cool-Down Phase

1. Allow the mixture to cool to below 40°C.

2. Add Panthenol, proteins, aloe vera, Zinc PCA, and any essential oils or fragrance.

3. Add the preservative as per the supplier’s temperature guidelines.

4. Adjust the pH to ~5.0 using a citric acid solution (10%), checking with pH strips or meter.

5. Final Steps

1. Mix well, ensuring all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

2. Pour into a clean, sterilized shampoo bottle.

3. Label with the product name and date.