Make a maracuja conditioner bar

22 Jan

You cannot have a shampoo bar formula (previous post) without a conditioner bar.

In this formulation I used Emulsense™ HC as my cationic surfactant. Cationic surfactants are needed for conditioners to close off the hair cuticles, prevent frizziness and aid combability. They require lower pH, so aim for 4.0-4.5 ideally. Emulsense has a lower pH than BTMS so chances are you will need to adjust the pH for the second time you make the bar (first trial is great for testing). If you need to increase the pH, use only arginine to do so as Emulsense doesn’t play well with other bases. I also used Xyliance® which is a non-ionic emulsifier to help the bar keep its shape but it also aids rinse-off.

For my lipids I chose Maracuja oil for its moisturising properties and I balanced it out with Dicaprylyl carbonate that is a dry-feel, super velvety emollient.

For scent I blended slightly stronger essential oils because Emulsense™ HC has a strong scent as in itself and wanted to cover that as much as possible.

I hope you like it and if you make it, remember to tag FH on social media.