Courtesy of Susan Barclay-Nichols, aka Swift Crafty Monkey
Solid Conditioner Bar:
For normal to dry hair:
Heated Phase: | |
Cetyl Alcohol | 11% |
BTMS-50 | 70% |
Cetrimonium Chloride | 5% |
Cocoa Butter, refined or natural | 3% |
Mango Butter | 3% |
Cool Down Phase: | |
Honeyquat PF | 2% |
LexFeel N350 | 2% |
LexFeel N5 | 2% |
Fragrance or essential oil | 2% |
For normal to oily hair:
Heated Phase: | |
Cetyl Alcohol | 11% |
BTMS-50 | 76% |
Cetrimonium Chloride | 5% |
Cool Down Phase: | |
Honeyquat PF | 2% |
LexFeel N350 | 2% |
LexFeel N5 | 2% |
Fragrance or essential oil | 2% |
Instructions for making solid conditioner bars:
- Put the heated phase into a container and microwave in short bursts until just melted.
- Remove from the heat and add the cool down phase and mix well with a spoon or fork.
- Pour into molds.
- Place in freezer until solid, about an hour if they aren't to big.
- Remove from the freezer and unmold. Let sit on the counter for about 24 hours before putting in a bag or using.
- Rejoice! For these are awesome!
Solid Shampoo Bar:
For normal to dry hair:
Heated Phase: | |
SLSa | 30% |
Cocamidapropyl Betaine | 14% |
Butter of choice (Shea, Mango, Cocoa) | 4% |
BTMS-50 | 3% |
Cetyl Alcohol | 3% |
DL-Panthenol | 1% |
Hydrolyzed Oat Protein | 2% |
Cool Down Phase: | |
LexFeel N350 | 2% |
Fragrance or essential oil | 2% |
SCI Phase: | |
SCI (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate), noodles or powder | 40% |
For normal to oily hair:
Heated Phase: | |
SLSa | 30% |
Cocamidapropyl Betaine | 10% |
Bio-Terge AS40 | 6% |
BTMS-50 | 3% |
Cetyl Alcohol | 2% |
DL-Panthenol | 1% |
Hydrolyzed Oat Protein | 2% |
Cool Down Phase: | |
LexFeel N350 | 1% |
Fragrance or essential oil | 2% |
SCI Phase: | |
SCI (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate), noodles or powder | 40% |
Instructions for making solid shampoo bars:
- Measure the SLSa and liquid ingredients into a container and mix well.
- Measure the BTMS-50 and butter(s) into the container and put it in the microwave in small bursts until just melted. If you would like to colour your shampoo bar, add the mica after everything is melted. A little goes a long way!
- Add the SCI and stir until combined.
- Add the cool down phase and mix really well.
- Glop into the mold, tap, then put in the freezer for about an hour or so.
- Unmold and rejoice!
- If you would like your bar to be a bit harder, you can add some extra SCI.
If you prefer a smooth bar, use SCI Powder.