15 Jan 2025
Hair Care recipes
Author: Ellemental
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Toning Shampoo, Keratin & Caffeine
Formula: 52371 Difficulty level: medium Shelf life: min 3 months pH optimal: 5.0-5.5

Phase Ingredients Dosage % Total 300 gr
A SCS Surfactant 15 45 gr
A SCI Surfactant 5 15 gr
A Coco-betain Surfactant 3 9 gr
A Pure / distilled water 62,2 187 gr
B Caffeine powder 1 3 gr
B Glycerine 8 24 gr
C Vege-Keratin 3 9 gr
C Lemongrass essential oil 0,4 1,2 gr
C Cedarwood Atlas essential oil 0,6 1,8 gr
C Cosgard 0,6 1,8 gr
C Lactic acid as required for pH 5.0-5.5
C Pure, fine salt 1,2 3,6 gr

1. Heat the ingredients of phase A in a heatproof glass on a water bath. Meanwhile, mix slowly, thoroughly. When a smooth paste has formed, remove from heat.

2. Add the ingredients from phase B, mix well and leave to cool to below 40°C.

3. Add phase C ingredients one at a time and slowly blend, avoiding over-foaming.

4. Measure pH and if necessary adjust with lactic acid to 5.0-5.5

5. Transfer to the dedicated bottle. Shampoo will clear up on the next day.

A dense, very good foaming shampoo that cleanses and purifies the scalp, tones and stimulates the hair root, strengthens the hair

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Ellemental N.
13 Mar 2023
Hello Iulia, The product will thicken in the last phase after adding the amount of salt. We recommend not substituting essential oils with other essential oils or fragrances, as they may affect the consistency of the product.
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Iulia D.
04 Mar 2023
Hello, I have tried the recipe twice, following the instructions regarding the quantities, as well as the heating temperature (we did not go over 70 degrees). Unfortunately in both cases, phase A turned into an aqueous solution, not a homogeneous paste. After cooling, the product kept the same consistency. Can you clarify where I could have gone wrong? Thanks!
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Anisoara C.
24 Feb 2023
Thank you very much. I will try your recommended recipe. All the best!
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Ellemental N.
24 Feb 2023
Hello Anișoara, We are glad that you are happy with this formula.
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Anisoara C.
24 Feb 2023
Hello I've been using this shampoo for many years (8 years) but I thought it would be necessary to change but I don't know what other shampoo to use. I have problems with hair loss, my hair is very thin, electrifies and is very oily. I was thinking of making my hair loss mask but please if you can recommend a shampoo as well. Thanks
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Ellemental N.
09 Feb 2023
Hello Brigitta, In this formula it is not possible to substitute surfactants for the shampoo base. For shampoo based recipes we recommend you to take inspiration from the product recipes. best wishes!
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Feketics B.
09 Feb 2023
Hello Instead of the mentioned tensides could I use your shampoo base in your formula?
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Ellemental N.
11 Jan 2023
Hello, Do not exceed 80 degrees, instead keep warmer for longer.
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Gabriella H.
10 Jan 2023
Hello! About how many degrees should the ingredients of phase A. Mine is already over 80 degrees, and the paste hasn't formed yet....
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Catalina B.
28 Jul 2022
Hello! Is it possible to replace in this formula glycerin with sodium pca, adding also solubilized?
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Cornelia P.
20 May 2022
I think so, because the person has dyed hair. Thanks for your answer! Have a nice day!
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Ellemental
20 May 2022
Hello! Very interesting what you report. The recipe doesn't contain any substances that would coat the hair, there is little chance that essential oils would have such an effect. We're thinking that perhaps the shampoo doesn't actually yellow the hair, but removes some of the cool-toned layer of the hair dye (i.e. washes out too well) and thus reveals the yellower blonde in the original.
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Cornelia P.
20 May 2022
Hello! I made this shampoo which suits very well a person with oily hair and scalp. However, this person has silver-blond hair and says that this shampoo makes the hair yellow :) What could I add or remove to eliminate this inconvenience? Thanks in advance for your reply!
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Gingu I.
25 Mar 2022
I used hibiscus macerate instead of plain water. The final product remained with PH 5-5,5, it got a light brown color, the consistency is viscous (as specified in the recipe, due to the salt).3 days after the shampoo production, the color faded a little, the foam and air bubbles were eliminated, the consistency and smell remained the same.
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Ellemental
18 Feb 2022
Hello! Yes, you can use macerate instead of water. Changes related to keratin and collagen can be achieved. We suggest increasing the dosage to 1% cosgard in this case. Good luck!
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Catalina I.
16 Feb 2022
Hi, if I use a macerate instead of water, is it ok? I also want to decrease the keratin, like 5 gr keratin and the difference collagen, is it ok? The macerate I made last night,from sikakai,kapoor,and amla.
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Ellemental
08 Dec 2021
Yes, it can be used after adjusting with lactic acid, watch out for visible separation of the composition, which would mean that it will not be microbiologically stable either.
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Crinela M.
08 Dec 2021
Hello! I have not modified the recipe, but in the idea that I adjust it with lactic acid, can you still use it?Thanks!
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Ellemental
06 Dec 2021
Hello! The viscosity can be influenced by a higher dosage of essential oil, as well as the color towards milky. Caffeine doesn't crystallize that quickly, it takes some time. If you have not made any changes to the recipe, the pH should not be too different from that indicated; you can add a little more lactic acid.
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Crinela M.
04 Dec 2021
Good evening! A day after preparing the shampoo (which was clear at the time of preparation) I noticed that it changed its viscosity (lower) and color (yellowish white, milky). I checked the pH at the end of preparation and indeed it seemed a little higher (the indicator paper is not very accurate). In these conditions can it still be used? Thanks! All the best!
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