Volumizing Conditioner

General Recipe:

1. Cationic Surfactants or Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (2-6%): Ingredients like Behentrimonium Methosulfate or Cetrimonium Chloride provide conditioning properties and detangling, but are used in lower amounts than in a moisturizing conditioner to avoid weighing hair down.

2. Volumizing Agents (1-5%): Ingredients like Panthenol or Hydrolyzed Rice Protein can help to coat the hair strand and increase its diameter, creating a feeling of more voluminous hair.

3. Lightweight Oils (1-4%): Oils such as Argan Oil, Grapeseed Oil, or Jojoba Oil can provide light conditioning and shine without causing heaviness.

4. Emulsifiers (1-3%): Emulsifying agents like Polysorbate 60 or Lecithin help to combine the oil and water phases.

5. Preservatives (0.5-1%): Ingredients like Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, or Sodium benzoate ensure that the product is free from harmful microbial growth.

6. Thickening Agents (0.2-1%): Ingredients such as Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, or Hydroxyethylcellulose are used to adjust the viscosity of the product.

7. pH Adjusters (0.1-0.5%): Citric acid or Lactic acid can be used to adjust the pH of the conditioner. The ideal pH of a hair conditioner is typically around 4-5.

8. Fragrance (0.2-1%): Essential oils or fragrance oils can be added according to the desired smell.

9. Deionized Water (to 100%): The remaining percentage is typically water to make up the rest of the product.