Shampoo Starter Kit - Complete Formulation Set

Everything You Need to Create Professional Shampoo Formulations

Perfect for beginners and small-batch manufacturers, this complete starter kit contains all essential ingredients to formulate high-quality shampoos and body washes.

✨ What's Included:

Surfactants (Cleansing Agents):

• CAPB (Cocamidopropyl Betaine) 500g - Gentle, sulfate-free surfactant
• SLES 70% (Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate) 1kg - Primary cleansing base
• CDEA (Cocamide DEA) 500g - Foam booster and viscosity builder

Additives & Moisturizers:

• Glycerine 99.7% 500g - Humectant and moisturizer
• Xanthan Gum 100g - Natural thickener and stabilizer

Preservation & pH Balance:

• Euxyl PE9010 100g - Broad-spectrum preservative system
• Citric Acid 100g - pH adjuster for optimal hair health

💡 Perfect For:

• DIY shampoo and body wash formulations
• Small-batch cosmetic manufacturing
• Professional formulators starting new product lines
• B2B customers developing hair care products

🎯 Typical Yield: Makes approximately 3-5 kg of finished shampoo product

📋 BASIC SHAMPOO FORMULATION GUIDE

Ingredient Percentages (for 1000g batch):

• SLES 70% - 30% (300g) - Primary surfactant
• CAPB - 10% (100g) - Co-surfactant and foam booster
• CDEA - 3% (30g) - Viscosity builder
• Glycerine - 2% (20g) - Moisturizer
• Xanthan Gum - 0.5% (5g) - Thickener
• Euxyl PE9010 - 1% (10g) - Preservative
• Citric Acid - 0.2% (2g) - pH adjuster
• Distilled Water - 53.3% (533g) - Base

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Prepare: Sanitize all equipment and containers
2. Mix Water Phase: Heat distilled water to 40°C, add Xanthan Gum slowly while stirring to avoid lumps
3. Add Surfactants: Add SLES 70%, then CAPB, then CDEA. Mix gently to avoid excessive foam
4. Add Glycerine: Stir in glycerine until fully incorporated
5. Cool Down: Let mixture cool to below 40°C
6. Add Preservative: Add Euxyl PE9010 and mix thoroughly
7. Adjust pH: Check pH (target 5.5-6.5). Add citric acid solution drop by drop if needed
8. Rest: Let formulation rest for 24 hours before bottling

Safety Guidelines:

• Wear gloves and safety glasses
• Work in well-ventilated area
• Keep ingredients away from eyes and mouth
• Store finished product in clean, airtight containers

Troubleshooting:

• Too thin: Increase Xanthan Gum or CDEA slightly
• Too thick: Add more distilled water
• Poor foam: Increase CAPB percentage
• Irritation: Reduce SLES, increase CAPB ratio

⚠️ Professional Use: This kit is designed for cosmetic formulators and manufacturers. Basic knowledge of cosmetic formulation recommended.