DIY Silk and Shine Shampoo

Here is the complete formulation of the shampoo base of silky shampoo

Ingredients:

1. Cationic Guar Gum – 0.6 grams
2. Vegetable Glycerin – 6 grams
3. Hydrolyzed Silk – 1.2 grams
4. Panthenol (Vitamin B5) – 0.6 grams
5. Allantoin – 0.6 grams
6. Polyquaternium-10 – 0.36 grams
7. Liquid Germal Plus – 0.36 grams
8. Fragrance – 0.6 grams (choose fragrance of your choice)
9. Sodium Laureth Sulfate – 39.6 grams
10. Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside – 18 grams
11. Cocamidopropyl Betaine – 18 grams
12. Distilled Water – 34.08 grams

Procedure:

1. Dispersing the Cationic Guar Gum:
   • Add 0.6 grams of cationic guar gum and 6 grams of vegetable glycerin to a beaker.
   • Stir gently until the guar gum is thoroughly dispersed in the glycerin.
2. Add Non-Surfactant, Non-Water Ingredients:
   • Add 1.2 grams of hydrolyzed silk, 0.6 grams of panthenol (Vitamin B5), 0.6 grams of allantoin, 0.36 grams of polyquaternium-10, 0.36 grams of liquid germal plus, and 0.6 grams of fragrance to the mixture.
   • Stir until the ingredients are well incorporated.
3. Add Surfactants:
   • Gradually add 39.6 grams of sodium laureth sulfate, 18 grams of caprylyl/capryl glucoside, and 18 grams of cocamidopropyl betaine.
   • Stir the mixture gently to avoid excessive lather and ensure even distribution of the surfactants.
4. Add Distilled Water:
   • Add 34.08 grams of distilled water to the mixture.
   • Stir gently to avoid foaming and allow the mixture to incorporate smoothly.
5. Thickening:
   • Let the mixture sit for about an hour and a half to allow it to thicken up naturally.

6. Packaging:
   • Once thickened, prepare to package the shampoo into a 4-ounce (120 mL) Totle (tube + bottle hybrid).
   • Place the Totle upright in a beaker or holder to keep it steady.
   • Pour the shampoo mixture into the bottle.
   • Cap the bottle securely.
7. Final Testing (Optional):
   • For testing the shampoo’s lather, take any remaining mixture in the beaker.
   • Add about 30 mL of water and agitate it gently to create foam.
   • The result should be a silky, rich lather that feels smooth and luxurious in the hair.

Enjoy your homemade silky shampoo!