Crafter's Choice
Black Charcoal Shampoo

Yield: 4 Bottles  |  Est. Time: 1/2 Hour  |  Level: Easy
About This Recipe:
Charcoal has been making its way into many cosmetics recently. Now, it is in our shampoos! Charcoal helps to clarify the hair and remove any impurities that have built up. Use every time you shampoo to help keep hair clean and healthy!


Shopping List:
(2) 16 oz Clear Conditioning Shampoo
(1) 2 oz Bubble Wash Thickener (Compare to Crothix)
(1) 2 oz LuxGlide N350 (Natural Dimethicone Alternative)
(1) 2 oz Xanthan Gum
(1) 2.5 gm Bag Activated Charcoal - Super Fine
(1) 2 fl. oz Lemon EO - Certified 100% Pure 140
(1) 2 fl. oz Grapefruit (Pink) EO - Certified 100% Pure 141
(4) 1 Bottle 08 oz Amber Boston Round Plastic Bottle - 24/410
(4) 1 Piece 24/410 Black Ribbed SADDLE Pump Top
(1) 1 Each Hairnets - 24 inch Disposable
(4) 1 Piece Beaker - Natural Polypropylene


Recipe Ingredients:
Measure ingredients with a scale or precise measuring tool.

• 32 oz. Clear Conditioning Shampoo
• 0.65 oz. Bubble Wash Thickener (Compare to Crothix)
• 0.50 oz. LuxGlide N350 (Natural Dimethicone Alternative)
• 0.50 oz. Xanthan Gum
• 1 Teaspoon(s) Activated Charcoal - Super Fine
• 0.20 oz. Lemon EO - Certified 100% Pure 140
• 0.20 oz. Grapefruit (Pink) EO - Certified 100% Pure 141
• 4 Piece(s) 08 oz Amber Boston Round Plastic Bottle - 24/410
• 4 Piece(s) 24/410 Black Ribbed SADDLE Pump Top


Equipment From Home:
• (2) Small Mixing Bowls
• (1) Microwave
• (1) Microwave-Safe Measuring Cup (64 oz.)
• (1) Spatula
• (1) Scale - Digital Display
• (1) Wire Whisk
• (1) Scissors

Directions:
NOTE: If you are making these products for sale, good manufacturing practices recommend you wear a hairnet, gloves, and a mask. We also recommend a clean apron and workspace.
  1. To large measuring cup, add shampoo base. Heat in microwave for one minute.
  2. To small mixing bowl, add bubble wash thickener and charcoal. Mix well to incorporate and pour into shampoo base. Blend well with wire whisk.
  3. Pour 8 oz. of base into a small bowl. Slowly add xanthan gum while stirring with wire whisk.  Mixture will be very thick. Add back into large bowl of shampoo and whisk until smooth.
  4. To shampoo, add Lux Glide N350 and essential oils. Mix well.
  5. Fill each bottle to 8 oz. by weight. Once product has completely cooled, trim dip tubes and place onto bottles.
  6. Label product accordingly.
To Use: Apply to wet hair and massage in. Rinse off with warm water. 

Ingredient Label: Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polyquaternium-7, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Activated Charcoal, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Citric Acid, Lemon Essential Oil, Pink Grapefruit Essential Oil.
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