15 Jan 2025
Personal hygiene recipes
Author: Ellemental
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Greeny Toning Shower Gel
Formula: 52014 Difficulty level: beginner Shelf life: min 3 months pH optimal: 5.5-6.0

Phase Ingredients Dosage % Total 250 gr
A Decyl Surfactant 10 25 gr
A Mandarin green essential oil 0,7 1,75 gr
A Ravintsara essential oil 0,2 0,5 gr
A Cedarwood Virginia essential oil 0,3 0,75 gr
B Gentle Base surfactant 35 87,5 gr
B Hydralay surfactant 5 12,5 gr
B Pure / distilled water 21 52,5 gr
B Peppermint water 20 50 gr
C Glycerin 7 17,5 gr
C Xanthan gum 0,2 0,5 gr
D Cosgard 0,6 1,5 gr
D Chlorophyllin powder little

1. Mix the ingredients in phase A slowly.

2. Add phase B ingredients to phase A one at a time, mix slowly and thoroughly until you have a homogeneous solution.

3. Mix the ingredients of phase C and add the mixture over phase A+B. Homogenize slowly, avoiding over-foaming.

4. Measure the pH value and if necessary adjust with lactic acid to 5.5-6.0

5. Add ingredients to phase D and homogenize. Transfer to the dedicated bottle. The gel will clarify on the next day.

A foaming, invigorating and toning shower gel with unisex fresh scent, suitable for daily use.

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Ellemental N.
23 Feb 2023
Hello! The essential oil used and the amount added influence the appearance and viscosity of tenside preparations. To avoid separation and thinning, add a smaller amount of essential oil in the next portion.
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Raluca O.
21 Feb 2023
Hello, I have noticed that sometimes the shower gel separates in the container. I mention that I also add tenside consistency. Do you know why this separation may happen? Thanks a lot!
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Georgeta S.
14 Feb 2023
Thank you very much!
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Ellemental N.
13 Feb 2023
Hello Georgeta, Since the combination of essential oils in this recipe results in a fresh, invigorating, energizing smell the most suitable, instead of Ravintsara are essential oils of citrus and lemongrass, litsea, lemon eucalyptus, peppermint. we wish you!
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Georgeta S.
12 Feb 2023
Hello Please tell me what could I replace Ravintsara essential oil with, as it is not in stock at the moment. Could I replace it with full ylang ylang essential oil?
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Ellemental
22 Dec 2020
The most suitable essential oils for such a shower gel are citrus and lemongrass, litsea, lemon eucalyptus, peppermint.
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Raluca R.
22 Dec 2020
Thank you very much! What essential oils would be suitable besides those mentioned in the recipe?
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Ellemental
21 Dec 2020
Hello! The essential oil used and the amount added influence the appearance and viscosity of tenside preparations. To avoid separation and thinning, add a smaller amount of essential oil in the next portion.
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Raluca R.
21 Dec 2020
Hello. I noticed a difference between the composition without essential oil and the one with essential oil. The one with essential oil makes the composition have a matte appearance and the essential oil tends to separate if the bottle is not shaken before use. Do you know why this happens this way? Is it possible I may have put too much essential oil in the bottle I transferred it into? I have attached a picture as well. Thanks!
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Ellemental
14 Dec 2020
Adjust the water dosage so that the total formula is 100%, so decrease the amount. Good luck!
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Raluca R.
11 Dec 2020
Thanks! Just to make sure I understand correctly about the water adjustment, if I increase the total of the mentioned tensides to be 60%, what percentage should I have to the water? More or less? How much exactly?
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Ellemental
11 Dec 2020
Hello! It can also be used by children older than 3 years; for younger children we have dedicated recipes. To get a more consistent lather, you can increase the dosage for the washing base and foaming tenside, up to 60% in total, for the moisturizing tenside it is not necessary. Adjust the amount of water accordingly. Good luck!
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Raluca R.
10 Dec 2020
Hello. I made this recipe and it turned out very well. I would have 2 questions though: 1. Can it be used by children? If so, starting at what age? 2. What can I do to make the foam more consistent, more concentrated? If and how much can I modify the foaming tenside and probably the others? Thank you very much!
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Ellemental
08 Dec 2020
Hello! You can still use urucum powder for an orange color. Other powders, such as hibiscus or beetroot can be used for red, but the color doesn't last over time and fades. Have a nice day!
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Raluca R.
07 Dec 2020
Hello. What else can be used for other colors? I'm referring in particular to herbal powders. Thank you very much!
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Ellemental
03 Dec 2020
Hello! We don't recommend it, but you can add honey to the portion of gel you use. Have a nice day!
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Raluca R.
02 Dec 2020
Hello. Can honey be added? If so, in what quantity and at what stage of the recipe? Thank you very much!
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Sorina V.
01 Sep 2020
Thank you very much for your answers and information and especially for the patience you have with us beginners!
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Ellemental
31 Aug 2020
In our experience, guar gum does not perform optimally in formulas containing a higher dosage of tensides. Xanthan gum is more versatile, but its performance also depends on the other ingredients in the formula.
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Sorina V.
29 Aug 2020
Thank you for your answer! In this situation, I will reorient myself to another formula. I wonder what ingredient could have caused such behavior of guar gum, do you have any suspicion? Have you encountered this behavior also with xanthan gum in combination with some ingredients in your experience?
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