After last fortnights recipe on solid shampoo bars it seems only right to complete the treatment with a solid conditioner bar. These bars are fabulous when travelling as there is no risk of leaking into baggage, and take up a ridiculously small amount of space.
Makes 2 x 60gm bars
Phase 1
100gm BTMS 25
5gm cetyl stearyl alcohol
5gm cocoa butter
3gm avocado oil
Phase 2
3gm sodium lactate
2gm d-panthenol
2gm invigorating essential oil blend
Place phase one ingredients in a double boiler arrangement and heat until all ingredients are melted.
Remove from heat and allow to cool a little.
Add phase 2 ingredients and combine well.
Pour into moulds and allow to set up completely before unmoulding.
To use: Rub directly on freshly shampooed hair. Massage into hair. Allow to sit for 2 minutes before rinsing clean.
Conditioner Bars
8 comments
Hi Wendy,
The “brains” look is caused by uneven cooling causing the surface to wrinkle as it cools. it is quite normal, but to avoid it pour as cool as you can and you can try insulating a little so the surface cools down more slowly and more in line with the middle.
I made these tonight and they feel amazing. The only thing is the bottom looks all wrinkly, like brains. Not sure if I did something wrong or if this is just how they turn out. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Wendy.
Hi Helen,
The ingredients in phase 2 are heat sensitive so it is best to add them as late and cool as possible. It is a bit of a juggling act to get it just right, but very worth it. You can certainly use BTMS 50 rather than 25 if you wish. The 50 has double the active ingredient of the 25 but otherwise they are the same.
Hi Heirloom, I tired out this recipe after ordering all the ingredients. It turned out pretty well, but It was a bit challenging getting the mixture into the moulds before it started to harden. I’m wondering if it is ok to add phase 2 whilst Phase one is still on the double boiler to avoid this happening? Also, is it ok to use BTMS-50 rather then 25? Thanks heaps and love the fast delivery of my raw ingredients.
Hi Glenna,
There really is no correct answer to that as it will depend how much each person rubs it in their hair, how frothy they like it to be, how long the hair is…