Staff Answer We find it usually works best to heat the base, but it is not totally necessary.

Staff Answer You can add a small amount of Bubble Wash Thickener, starting at about 1 oz.

Staff Answer For this recipe, we used Polysorbate 20 as the solubilizer. If adding vanilla stabilizer, mix this with the fragrance first, then blend in with the Poly 20.

Staff Answer The poly 80 should equal the amount of oils used in the recipe, so you would use 0.21 oz.

Staff Answer There was a shampoo and conditioner recipe but it was not this one. It was removed because the conditioner used a base that we no longer sell. You can use our new Hair Conditioner Base or try either of the two recipes we have made. Any fragrance can be used in these recipes: http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/hair-conditioner-base.aspx?Mode=VIDEOS

Staff Answer This product is safe for use. You can certainly research sodium lauryl sulfate but it is safe to use in this product.

Staff Answer We would recommend adding water extracts since this is a water based product. You should add no more than 5% total additives (including fragrance) before additional preservatives are needed.

Staff Answer Hi Teenia,

Although we cannot claim that our shampoo base is color-safe, it does not contain alcohol and does have high levels of Cocamidopropyl Betaine which is said to be good qualities of color safe shampoos.

Staff Answer Our Clear Conditioning Shampoo Base can accept a maximum of 5% additives before the preservative system is compromised. If you choose to add more the 5% additives you must add an additional preservative. We provide the proper usage rates for all of our preservatives under the Ingredients/Directions tab. We also provide charts and calculators that will help you calculate how much preservative to use. http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/Offshore-International-Shipping.aspx

Staff Answer As long as you do not exceed 5% additives total (including your fragrance) you do not need to add an additional preservative. Coconut Milk Powder is recommended at 3-5% of a soap base.

Staff Answer Yes you can. Argan Oil can be used up to 100% in a shampoo formulation so how much you use will depend on your desired outcome. If more than 5% additives are incorporated into the base, the current preservative system will be diluted and additional preservative will be required. We recommend testing all substitutions and changes in a small batch before making a larger batch for retail. You alone are responsible for product and recipe testing to ensure compatibility and safety. If selling, you wo

Staff Answer NO

Staff Answer Yes, you can. Since we do not carry Polysorbate 80 we cannot advise you on usage rates. You may need to consult your supplier to determine usage rates for the Polysorbate 80.

You need a 1 to 1 ratio when using polysorbate 20, so if you were to only do 1oz fragrance to 1oz of polysorbate, it wouldnt be enough fragrance. Same goes for using 1.5oz fragrance to 1.5oz polysorbate 20. Hope this helps!