Natural Shampoo Recipe with Decyl Glucoside

Measure out your water phase ingredients: Water, Hydrosol, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerine and Guar gum. Mix the glycerine with the guar gum before adding it to the water. Once evenly disperse, combine the rest of your phase one ingredients together and whisk thoroughly.

For additional moisturising properties measure out phase two ingredients: D panthenol and hydrolysed protein along with your preservative,

Add phase two ingredients to your shampoo base, mixing thoroughly to ensure even distribution,

Check and adjust your pH by using either pH strips or a meter. Add small amounts of citric acid, whisk thoroughly between additions until you pH reads between 5 and 6,

To thicken your natural shampoo, measure out phase four ingredients: xanthan gum and glycerine. Like before, mix the gum into the glycerine and then pour into your shampoo, whisking thoroughly so that it thickens evenly. It will take a full 24 hours before the shampoo reaches its final consistency.

Store your natural shampoo in a dark-coloured airless pump or squeeze bottle container to prolong its shelf life. The shampoo should last up to 6 months.

This recipe makes 300g.
All Ingredients and PH Strips available from Fun with Soap