Crafter's Choice
Curly Hair Mask

Yield: 4 Jars  |  Est. Time: 1 Hour  |  Level: Moderate
About This Recipe:
Curls will love this mask.  Leave on for 30 minutes to an hour and wash out.  Panthenol, Sweet Almond Oil and Cocoa Butters are factors in creating a moisturizing conditioner.


Shopping List:
(1) Distilled Water
(1) 1 lb Sweet Almond Oil - Refined
(3) 2 oz Cocoa Butter - Deodorized & Ultra White
(2) 2 oz Emulsifying Wax - Conditioning Plus
(1) 2 oz Cetyl Alcohol Flakes
(1) 2 oz Castor Oil
(1) 2 oz Macadamia Nut Oil
(1) 2 fl. oz White Gardenia Flowers Fragrance Oil 98
(1) 2 oz Preservative – Phenoxyethanol + CG (Compare to Optiphen)
(1) 2 oz DL - Panthenol 100
(1) 1/2 oz Honeyquat
(1) 1/2 oz Rosemary Oleoresin Extract (ROE)
(4) 1 Set 07 oz Clear Round PET Bail Jar & Lid Set


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

• 8.2 oz. Distilled Water
• 8.2 oz. Sweet Almond Oil - Refined
• 5 oz. Cocoa Butter - Deodorized & Ultra White
• 3 oz. Emulsifying Wax - Conditioning Plus
• .75 oz. Cetyl Alcohol Flakes
• .75 oz. Castor Oil
• .45 oz. Macadamia Nut Oil
• .35 oz. White Gardenia Flowers Fragrance Oil 98
• .4 oz. Preservative – Phenoxyethanol + CG (Compare to Optiphen)
• .61 oz. DL - Panthenol 100
• .30 oz. Honeyquat
• .2 oz. Rosemary Oleoresin Extract (ROE)


Equipment From Home:
• (1) Scale - Digital Display
• (1) Microwave
• (1) Microwave Safe Measuring Cup (64 oz)
• (1) Spoon or Spatula
• (1) Microwave Safe Measuring Cup
• (1) Stick Blender or Hand Mixer
• (1) Small Bowl

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, workspace and sanitized equipment.
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, add Sweet Almond Oil , Cocoa Butter,  Emulsifying Wax, Cetyl Alcohol Flakes, Castor Oil, and Macadamia Nut Oil.
  2. Heat in microwave in 30 second bursts until wax and butters have completely melted.
  3. Place Panthenol in bowl and grind up with a spoon or pestle and mortar to remove any clumps.  
  4. Add water to microwave-safe container and heat for 1 minute.
  5. Stir panthenol powder into warm water to dissolve. Powder will not be completely dissolved.
  6. Pour water into melted oils/wax and stir. Then, using a stick blender or hand mixer, blend until well incorporated.
  7. Let mixture cool down to around 125°F, then mix in Honeyquat,  ROE, fragrance and preservative.
  8. Mix well.
  9. Let sit until completely cool and product has thickened.
  10. Spoon into jars and apply lids.
  11. Label product accordingly.
To Use:  Apply to wet or dry hair. 

Ingredient Label: Sweet Almond Oil, Water, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifying Wax, Cetyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Honeyquat, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Castor Oil, Macadamia Nut Oil, Rosemary Oleoresin Extract.
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