Weightless Moisture Shampoo (Sulfate-Free)
No. 1073
This daily shampoo is formulated with plant-based ingredients and may be economically prepared with a cold-mix process. Featured ingredients include high-foam Suga®Det LSLG MB, conditioning Poly Suga®Quat TM-8610P and moisturizing Colonial BetaNat to create a mild lather that effectively lifts away oil and buildup, leaving hair feeling light and clean.
Formulation
| Order | INCI Name | Trade Name | Percent | Function |
| 1 | Water | Water | qs to 100.00 | Diluent |
| 2 | Hydroxypropyl Guar, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | Jaguar® C 162 ¹ | 0.20 | Conditioning |
| 3 | Citric Acid | Citric Acid, 50% | 0.60 | pH adjuster |
| 4 | Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Lauryl Glucoside | Suga®Det LSLG MB | 30.00 | High-foam cleansing |
| 5 | Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine and Cocamide MIPA | Cola®Liquid SCMPA | 8.00 | Viscosity building |
| 6 | Polyquaternium 77 | Poly Suga®Quat TM-8610P | 3.00 | Conditioning aid |
| 7 | Betaine | Colonial BetaNat | 0.50 | Moisturizing |
| 8 | Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate | Euxyl® K712 ² | 1.00 | Preservative |
| 9 | Fragrance | Fragrance | 0.20 | Fragrance |
Procedure
1. Combine ingredients 1 – 2. Once well dispersed, add ingredient 3. Mix for 30 minutes or until completely hydrated.
2. Add ingredients 4 – 9 in order. Mix until uniform.
3. If necessary, adjust to pH 5.0 – 5.5 with citric acid or sodium hydroxide. Note that viscosity increases at lower pH.
Properties
Appearance Clear, Viscous Liquid
pH 5.0 – 5.5
Viscosity 5,000 – 10,000 cP
Surfactant Solids 13.5 – 15.0%
Suppliers
¹Solvay, ²Schülke & Mayr
This formulation is intended for use as a generic starting formula and may be modified as needed. This formulation is for developmental use only. Not intended for resale.