The Hair Mask

HC-1106

This creamy solid hair mask uses the amino-acid based amino lipid, AminoSensyl™ HC to deeply nourish the hair and LexFeel® N350 MB to provide color protection.

The solid format has a fun DIY consumer experience – melt this waterless formulation in hot water for the next generation of the “hot oil treatment”.

The Hair Mask

HC-1106

This creamy solid hair mask uses the amino-acid based amino lipid, AminoSensyl™ HC to deeply nourish the hair and LexFeel® N350 MB to provide color protection.

The solid format has a fun DIY consumer experience – melt this waterless formulation in hot water for the next generation of the “hot oil treatment”.

Ingredients

Item Trade Name Ingredient (INCI) (w/w)%
1 AminoSensyl™ HC* Brassica Alcohol (and) Brassicyl Valinate Esylate 45.00
2 LexFeel® N350 MB* Diheptyl Succinate (and) Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer 5.00
3 SustOleo™ BA Brassica Alcohol 29.00
4 Coconut Oil Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil 3.00
5 Shea Butter Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter 3.00
6 Argan Oil Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil 0.50
7 Maisita Natural 9040 Zea Mays (Corn) Starch 12.94
8 Spectrastat™ G2 Natural MB* Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Glyceryl Caprylate (and) Glycerin 1.50
9 Natural Colorant Blend Natural Colorant Blend (*NATPURE XFINE BEETROOT BR312 in LexFeel® N350) 0.06

Processing Procedure

1. Disperse Item 9 in Item 2.
2. Combine Items 1 – 8 and heat to 80 °C with slow to medium speed propeller mixing.
3. At 80 °C, add Items 2 and 9.
4. Pour into pre-greased fish-shaped silicone mold and quickly insert popsicle stick, then freeze until solid.
5. Remove from freezer and allow to come to room temperature before removing from mold.

To use: In a heatproof container, pour 2 oz to 3 oz of boiling water and gently stir the solid hair mask until a creamy, emulsion forms (<40 °C). Apply to wet, clean hair and leave for 20 min before rinsing thoroughly.


Physical Properties

pH @ 25 °C (10% in DI water) = 4.49

Stability

45 °C (12 Weeks), 50 °C (12 weeks), F/T (3 cycles)

Testing

Preservative Efficacy Testing: EP-B, PCPC, USP

Ingredient Function

LexFeel® N350 MB: Natural dimethicone alternative and color protectant. Provides slip, shine, and nourishment without weighing down the hair.

Spectrastat™ G2 Natural MB: 100% natural, broad spectrum, alternative preservation system.

AminoSensyl™ HC: 100% natural, quat-free hair care system. This novel cationic amino lipid creates rich textures and provides deep moisturization for soft, weightless conditioning.

SustOleo™ BA: Brassica-derived structuring agent.

Natural Origin Content

ISO 16128, includes water: 100%