Crafter's Choice™ Shower Gel - Crystal Clear (5 Gallon Bucket)

International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI):
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamide MEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Methylparaben, Methylchloroisothiazolinone,Methylisothiazolinone, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride

Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamide MEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Methylparaben, Methylchloroisothiazolinone,Methylisothiazolinone, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride

Directions:
Measure base and add 1% cosmetic grade fragrance oil. Add cosmetic grade color as desired. Pour into bottles, cap and label. Test your formula to ensure the desired results. See our Resource Library for detailed instructions.

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Posted By: Kimberly   |   January 14, 2023

"If I wanted to add goats milk powder, honey powder or any other powders to this, how much should I use and will I need to add additional preservatives? "

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Staff Answer We would recommend using the Liquid Suspension Base for adding goat milk powder, honey powder, or other powders .The powder will not suspend in the regular Shower Gel. This base can accept up to 5% additives, if additional additives are incorporated the current preservative system will be diluted and additional preservative will be required.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 27, 2023

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Posted By: Christina   |   December 13, 2019

"I AM ADDING OLIVE OIL AND HEMP SEED OIL BUT I AM HAVING SEPARATION, WHAT CAN I USE TO FIX THIS?"

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Staff Answer Adding oils to a water based product will cause separation. You will need to add Polysorbate 80 to help keep ingredients blended. We recommend adding only a small amount of oils as this will cut down on the lather you get from the shower gel.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 16, 2019

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Posted By: Cindy Lou   |   August 14, 2019

"Will Crafter's Choice shower gel suspend jojoba beads or vita burst beads?"

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Staff Answer No, it will not. You need to use the Liquid Suspension Soap Base in order to suspend these additives. https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/liquid-suspension-soap-base.aspx

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 14, 2019

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Posted By: Excellent Feeling Organics Co.   |   July 15, 2019

"Can I use this for pets?"

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Staff Answer We have two pet shampoos if you are looking for something to use on pets. Here is a link to our pet line: https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/bath-body-supplies/ready-to-use-base/pet-friendly.aspx

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 15, 2019

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Posted By: Angie   |   February 06, 2019

"Do you think this could be used as a laundry detergent? I would like to have a liquid laundry detergent, not a powder that is listed under your site. Thanks. :)"

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Staff Answer You can certainly try the shower gel for washing clothes. Keep in mind, liquid washes are more concentrated than powders so you will need to experiment on how much to use.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 07, 2019

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Posted By: Dianne   |   May 11, 2016

"Can this be used on the face?"

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Staff Answer Yes this product can be safely used on the face.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 11, 2016

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Posted By: Brendan   |   March 26, 2015

"Is there a specific recipe for this product for making hand soap?"

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Staff Answer There are several recipes using our shower gel base. Here is a link to these recipes: http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/education/recipes.aspx?FBI1=3285

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 26, 2015

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Posted By: Archie   |   March 03, 2015

"I read that Polysorbate 20 in equal amounts as your fragrance oil will make the base clear and keep it from getting cloudy. Is this true?"

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Staff Answer We have not found this to be true. The information we offer on this product clearly indicates the your final product will be cloudy. For a clear product we recommend using our EO/FO Modifier (http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/fragrance-essential-oil-modifier.aspx)

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 05, 2015

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Posted By: Cynthia    |   January 22, 2015

"Can anyone recommend a fragrance that won't thin the gel ( without having to add pearl user, etc.)?"

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Staff Answer Many fragrances will thin a liquid soap base. In most cases you just need to test a small batch to determine this. Our Bubble Wash Thickener can be used to thicken the shower gel up again. Some fragrance oils do not thin the shower gel but may cause clouding. If this happens you can add our Fragrance and Essential Oil Modifier which may then thin your product. The Bubble Wash thickener can be added to thicken the shower gel if this happens.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 27, 2015

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Posted By: Angelina   |   January 12, 2015

"I'm a little confused, you say anything with water should have a preservative so it wont mold, but the shower gel and lotion bases don't have any germill or opheus, is their any or under one I'm not knowing? and if not should I be putting it in your lotion bases and gel? thank you! "

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Staff Answer All our shower gels and lotion bases have preservatives added so there is no need to add any additional. If extra water is added to thin a lotion base, then additional preservative would need to be added.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 20, 2015

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Posted By: Gelsomino   |   September 04, 2014

"I'm looking for a base that is hypoallergenic and non-toxic, something that can be used for babies so it doesn't irritate the skin or eyes. Would this product suffice?"

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Staff Answer The term Hypo-Alergenic This term is not being used anymore because allergens have changed so much due to nut allergies etc.Each individual should review the ingredients with their pediatrician to determine whether a product is safe for their child.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 04, 2014

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Posted By: Susan   |   February 17, 2014

"Is there something you need to buy to get this out of the bucket? If so, what is it? Thanks."

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Staff Answer The 5 gallon buckets include a pour spout on the lid. However, some bases are too thick to pour. In these cases we recommend removing the lid and using a ladle or large scoop to remove the base from the bucket. The gallon pump will fit into the opening, however, it does not affix securely to the opening. Also the dip tube may not reach the bottom of the bucket.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 17, 2014

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I use the pail opener wrench looking thing to open all of the pails. It's made it so much easier. Then I just scoop out what I need. I use a rubber mallet to make sure the lid is secure when done. Super simple.

Posted By: Steffanie   |   Date: August 20, 2014

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Posted By: Wendy   |   June 30, 2014

"Is there a Shower Gel or Shampoo product without SLS (lauryl) in it please? Thanks"

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Staff Answer We do not currently carry a liquid soap that does not contain SLS

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 02, 2014

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Posted By: Susan   |   October 17, 2013

"Can this shower gel also be used as a shampoo?"

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Staff Answer I would say it will work fine for short crew cuts such as the kind you see on boys/men. I would not recommend it for longer hair as it does not have the conditioning ingredients typically found in shampoo.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 17, 2013

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Posted By: April   |   February 15, 2013

"When I added my Fragrance Oil to my Shower Gel Base it thinned it out. What product do you recommend to thicken it again?"

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Staff Answer Fragrance oils that thin shower gel are common. To thicken your shower gel add Crafter's Choice Bubble Wash Thickener. Add as much as needed until you get the consistency you prefer.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 08, 2013

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The bubble wash thickener does work beautifully. I heat it for a very short amount of time in the microwave and then slowly add my cool base while stirring. Start with a small amount of thickener. You typically don't need much and you can always add more.

Posted By: Karin   |   Date: August 26, 2013

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Posted By: Madelyn   |   February 09, 2013

"Can essential oils cause this base to cloud?"

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Staff Answer Anytime you mix an oil into a water based product, it can cloud. In this case, the base is considered water based and the eo is an oil. If you find your essential oil clouds we recommend first blending the essential oil with the Crafter's Choice Fragrance Oil Modifier and then add to the base. Heating the scented base slightly will also help prevent the base from clouding.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 08, 2013

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My experience has been that almost all of the essential and fragrance oils cause at least a little clouding in this base. Personally, we use the Pearlizer & Foam Booster which gives the finished soap a pearlized look and masks the clouding effect.

Posted By: Christina   |   Date: August 23, 2013

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I have found that if I continue to stir the oil with the base, it will eventually clear back up. Sometimes it takes a little while to get clear but I've never had mine stay cloudy!

Posted By: Lisa   |   Date: August 23, 2013

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Posted By: Malia   |   April 07, 2013

"Is this considered anti-bacterial?"

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Staff Answer Anti-bacterial is a term highly regulated by the FDA. It is for OTC (over the counter) drugs. Claiming a product is anti-bacterial would require that you follow all OTC drug regulations. We do not recommend our customers make such a claim.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 08, 2013

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