Clear Shampoo Formula

This lightweight formula from DuPont Tate & Lyle is gentle to the hair while cleanses effectively. This shampoo is very stable, foams easily, and has the right amount of viscosity.

Ingredients:                                             Percent Weight:

Phase A

Distilled water                                    46.67

Disodium EDTA                                   0.10

Propylene glycol                                  5.00

Phase B

Ammonium lauryl sulfate, 28%              25.00

Sodium laureth sulfate, 28%                 15.00

Phase C

Cocamidropyl betaine                           2.50

Phase D

Cocamide MEA                                     2.00

Phase E

Fragrance                                            0.15

Phase F

DMDM hydantoin                                  0.20

Phase G

Citric acid                                           0.03

Phase H

Sodium chloride, (20% solution)             3.55

Procedure:

Heat all ingredients of phase A to 70°C. Follow with phases B, C, and D. Cool batch to 40°C. Then, add phases E and F. Adjust pH to 6.0-6.7 with phase G. Adjust viscosity with sodium chloride as needed. Pour into sterilized plastic bottles.

Reference:

http://www.duponttateandlyle.com/products_zemea_applications.php

Moisturizing Shave Cream

This formula adapted from Cosmetics and Toiletries is a must-have shaving article. Soft on the skin, easy on the stubble. Great to follow with an aftershave balm.

Ingredients:                                                          Percent Weight:

Phase A

Distilled water                                                         60.80

Phase B

Food grade propylene glycol                                      1.00

Xanthan gum                                                          0.50

Phase C

Sodium cocoyl isethionate                                         10.00

Jojoba Hydrate-BG (potassium jojobate,                      10.00
jojoba alcohol, butylene glycol)

Stepan Mild PCL (sodium methyl 2-                              8.50
Sulfoacetate, disodium 2-sulfolaurate,
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate)

Stearic acid                                                              3.00

Cetyl alcohol                                                            3.00

Glyceryl stearate

Phase D

Phenoxyethanol                                                        0.80

Methylparaben                                                          0.20

Phase E

Fragrance                                                                 0.20

Procedure:

Heat phase A to 70°-75°C. In a separate bowl, mix phase B ingredients. Add B to A while heating and mix until lump-free and smooth. Follow with phase C, adding one ingredient at a time. Mix together until batch is smooth and well-dissolved. Cool to 40°C. Mix phase D in a separate container and warm to 50°C to melt the solid ingredients. Add to batch and mix thoroughly. Add phase E and continue mixing until smooth. Pour into sterilized jars.

Reference: http://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/formulating/category/menscare/4982046.html