Apricot Hair Conditioner

This hair conditioner formula is derived from Cosmetic and Toiletry Formulations, a classic compendium of toiletry recipes by Ernest W. Flick. Flick, a former quality assurance administrator and technical writer, compiled more than 10,000 formulas which contain a listing for ingredients and their respective percent weight. Suggested formulation procedures are also included.

This particular recipe contains apricot extract, which is rich in vitamins A and C, and antioxidants. PEG 400 helps to emulsify the mixture while phenoxyethanol lengthens its shelf life.

Ingredients:                                                     Weight (%)

Apricotamidopropyl ethyldimonium ethosulfate      1%

PEG 400                                                           4%

Cetyl Alcohol                                                    2%

Acetamide MEA 70                                             6%

Glycerol monostearate                                        4%

Herbasol apricot extract                                    0.5%

Phenoxyethanol/SA                                           0.2%

Distilled water                                                82.3%

Fragrance

Procedure:

In a double boiler heated at 70°C, mix apricotamidopropyl ethyldimonium ethosulfate, PEG 400, cetyl alcohol, acetamide MEA, and glycerol monostearate. Gradually add water while stirring until mixture is homogenous. Then blend apricot extract, phenoxyethanol, and fragrance. Continue stirring until mixture is smooth. Pour into bottles.