Here’s a **hair conditioning mask formulation** using the ingredients you provided.
This recipe focuses
on moisturizing, detangling, and strengthening hair, leveraging the conditioning properties of the listed
components:
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### **Hair Conditioning Mask Formula**
**Phase** | **Ingredient** | **Function** | **% Weight**
---|---|---|---
**Water Phase** | Aqua (Water) | Solvent/base | 70-75%
**Oil Phase** | Cetearyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/thickener | 3-5%
| Cetyl Alcohol | Thickener/emollient | 2-3%
| Glyceryl Stearate | Emulsifier/conditioner | 1-2%
| Paraffinium Liquidium (Liquid Paraffin) | Emollient/shine enhancer | 2-4%
**Cooling Phase** | Cetrimonium Chloride | Detangling/anti-static agent | 0.5-1%
| Garlic Extract | Strengthening/antimicrobial | 1-2%
| Polyquaternium-7 | Film-forming conditioner | 0.5-1%
**Preservatives** | Sodium Methylparaben + Propylparaben | Preservative system | 0.2-0.3% (total)
**Fragrance/Color** | Parfum, C175120 (CI 75120) | Fragrance/colorant | q.s.*
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### **Instructions**
1. **Water Phase**: Heat water (Aqua) to 70°C.
2. **Oil Phase**: In a separate vessel, combine Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, and
Paraffinium Liquidium. Melt at 70°C until fully dissolved.
3. **Emulsify**: Slowly add the oil phase to the water phase while stirring vigorously with a
homogenizer. Mix until smooth.
4. **Cooling Phase**: Let the emulsion cool to 40°C. Add Cetrimonium Chloride, garlic extract, and
Polyquaternium-7. Mix well.
5. **Preservatives & Additives**: At 30°C, add Sodium Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Parfum, and
colorant (C175120). Adjust pH to 5.5-6.0 if needed.
6. **Packaging**: Fill into airtight containers to preserve stability.
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### **Key Benefits**
- **Cetearyl + Cetyl Alcohols**: Provide structure and emollience.
- **Cetrimonium Chloride**: Reduces frizz and improves combability.
- **Garlic Extract**: Strengthens hair follicles and adds antioxidants.
- **Polyquaternium-7**: Enhances slip and long-term conditioning.
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### **Application**
- Apply to damp hair after shampooing. Leave on for 5-10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Use 1-2x
weekly.
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### **Notes**
- Adjust Paraffinium Liquidium for lighter/heavier texture.
- Replace parabens with phenoxyethanol if preferred.
- Garlic extract may require stabilization (e.g., antioxidants) to prevent odor.
Let me know if you need adjustments for specific hair types (e.g., fine, curly, or damaged hair)! 🌿