Formulations

Nourishing Botanicals Hair Mask

(Formula #101-104A)

Nourishing Botanicals Hair Mask

Why we love it:

This formulation provides moisture, strength, shine and detangling without weighing hair down. The formula is rich yet gentle and works well on a range of different hair types.

Trends it supports:

Formulation highlights:

Meadowfoam Seed Oil XPR provides rich, moisturization and increases the oxidative stability of less stable avocado oil and shea butter. Daikon Seed Extract smooths, strengthens, and adds shine. Hydrolyzed silk adds shine and barrier protection and increases styling ease.
Ingredient INCI NAME Trade Name %
Phase A
Water Deionized Water 79.89
Behentrimonium Chloride Behentrimonium Chloride 1.00
Panthenol DL-Panthenol 1.00
Phase B
Cetearyl Olivate (and) Sorbitan Olivate Olivem 1000 1 4.00
Ceteareth-6 Olivate Olivem 800 1 1.00
Cetyl Alcohol Cetyl Alcohol 2.00
Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol 3.00
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil Meadowfoam Seed Oil or Meadowfoam Seed Oil XPR* 2 2.00
Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Seed Extract Daikon Seed Extract 2 2.00
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil Avocado Oil 3 0.50
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Shea Butter 1.00
Phase C
Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol 1.00
Hydrolyzed Silk Hydrolyzed Silk 1.00
Fragrance Rose Geranium Essential Oil 4 0.38
Fragrance Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil 4 0.23

*Meadowfoam Seed Oil and Meadowfoam Seed Oil XPR can be used interchangeably in this formulation.

Suppliers: 1 Hallstar/Ross Organics; 2 Natural Plant Products; 3 Charkit Chemical Company; 4 New Directions Aromatics

Procedure: Combine Phase A ingredients and heat to 75-80°C. In a separate vessel, combine Phase B ingredients and heat to 75-80°C. Add Phase B to Phase A with rapid propeller stirring to emulsify. Homogenize and cool to 45°C with moderate propeller stirring. Add Phase C ingredients.

Stability: One month at 45°C.

Application Instructions: Apply a generous amount to dry or damp hair and comb through. Leave on hair for five to ten minutes and rinse thoroughly. Can be used one to two times weekly, or as an everyday conditioner.

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