Wheat Germ Hair Conditioner

Here comes another spectacular recipe, adapted from Flick’s classic Cosmetic and Toiletry Formulations. This nourishing conditioner is a water-based formula that balances moisture on the hair and scalp. It contains wheat-derived vitamins to smooth hair surface and increase its body and suppleness, thereby reducing frizz! To use: towel-dry hair after shampoo. Put a pearl-size amount to palms. Rub hands together and apply evenly throughout the hair. DO NOT RINSE! Comb afterwards for a nice sheen.

Ingredients:                                    Weight (%):

Wheat germ amidopropyl                   1%

ethyldimonium ethosulfate

PEG 400 distearate                           4%

Cetyl alcohol                                    2%

Acetamide monoethanolamine            6%

(MEA)

Glyceryl isostearate                          4%

Wheat germ extract                          0.5%

Optiphen™ Plus                               0.2%

(preservative)

Fragrance                                        0.3%

Deionized water                                82%

Procedure:

Mix wheat germ amidopropyl ethyldimonium ethosulfate, PEG 400, cetyl alcohol, acetamide MEA, and glyceryl isostearate in a clean glass bowl. Heat mixture to 70°C. While mixture is in the same temperature, slowly blend water and stir thoroughly until even. Then, add wheat germ extract, Optiphen™ Plus, and fragrance. Stir slowly until it homogenizes. Pour into sterilized pump bottles.

Reference:

Flick, Ernest W. "Hair Care Products." Cosmetic and Toiletry Formulations, Volume 8. Burlington: Elsevier,
2007. 141. Print.