Rinse-Out Conditioner

Revised Half Batch

How much you’ll actually use

• Typical use: ~5–10 g per wash (mid-lengths to ends)

• Washing 2–3× per week:

  • 500 g = 50–80 uses

  • That’s 4–6 months for one person

That lines up perfectly with Neodefend’s comfortable window.

With 1000 g:

• You’d likely still be using it at the far end of preservative confidence

• You’d have more sitting around while the product slowly ages

• You gain nothing except extra bottles

👉 500 g is the sweet spot for a personal, family-safe conditioner.

How long until it’s ready to use?

Technically usable: Same day, once it’s cooled, emulsified, and pH-adjusted

Practically “finished”: 24 hours after making is ideal, Recheck pH the next day

RINSE-OUT CONDITIONER — HALF BATCH (PERSONAL USE)

Family-safe | Curly hair + long straight hair
Batch Size: 500 g
Packaging:

• 2 × 250 ml squeeze bottles or

• 1 × 250 ml main bottle + 1 backup
  Ages: 5+ years & adults
  Use: Mid-lengths to ends
  Target pH: 4.5–5.0
  Preservative: Neodefend
  Expected shelf life: ~6 months (up to ~9 with careful handling)

🧪 FINAL FORMULA — INGREDIENTS BY GRAMS (500 g TOTAL)

Water Phase (77.6%)

• Distilled Water — 333 g

• Aloe Vera Juice — 50 g

• Vegetable Glycerin — 2 g (0.4%)

  • Panthenol (Vitamin B5) — 5 g, if powder, add into water phase (wear a mask for this, optional)

Oil / Conditioning Phase (21.5%)

• Cetearyl Alcohol — 50 g

• BTMS-50 — 15 g

• Shea Butter — 15 g

• Mango Butter — 10 g

• Jojoba Oil — 7.5 g

Cool-Down Actives (4.5%)

• Panthenol (Vitamin B5) — 5 g (if liquid)

• Hydrolyzed Wheat (or Silk) Protein — 5 g

• Honeyquat — 5 g

Preservation

• Neodefend — 5.5 g (1.1%)

pH Adjustment

• Citric Acid Solution (50%) — q.s. to pH 4.5–5.0

✔ TOTAL: 500 g exactly

🧾 MANUFACTURING STEPS (HALF BATCH)

1. Heat water phase

Combine and to heat to 160–170°F (75°C), (MAX!! 🚫 176°F)

• Distilled water (333g)

• Aloe vera juice (50g)

• Glycerin (2g)

• Once (water + aloe + glycerin) is warm to 160F, dissolve panthenol in the heated mixture

  1. Sprinkle in the powdered panthenol

  2. Stir until fully dissolved

2. Heat oil phase

In a separate container, combine:

• Cetearyl Alcohol — 50 g

• BTMS-50 — 15 g

• Shea Butter — 15 g

• Mango Butter — 10 g

• Jojoba Oil — 7.5 g

Heat to 160–170°F (75°C) until fully melted. (MAX!! 🚫 176°F)

3. Emulsify

• Combine phases at equal temperature

  • Best temperature window: 👉 155–165°F (68–74°C)

  • Do not emulsify above: 🚫 170°F (77°C)

• Stick blend 1–2 minutes

• Switch to hand stirring as viscosity develops

4. Cool to 120–130°F (50°C) (Max 🚫 140°F)

Add:

• Panthenol (if liquid, but we have powder)

• Hydrolyzed wheat (or silk) protein, 5g

• Honeyquat, 5g

Mix thoroughly. Stick blend again as needed so no clumps.

5. Cool to ≤105°F (≤40°C) (MAX 🚫 113°F)

Add:

• Neodefend, 5.5g

Mix well for 2–3 minutes.

6. Test pH, 👉 Below 100°F (38°C)

• Target 4.5–5.0

• If needed, adjust slowly with citric acid solution

• Recheck pH after 24 hours

Target range for this conditioner:

• Target: 4.5–5.0

• Acceptable: 4.4–5.1

pH Testing

• Let the product cool to ≤100°F (38°C) (warmer can give false readings)

  • Ideal range: 80–95°F (27–35°C)

• Test right after making, and after 24 hours

• To Test, DO NOT soak or hold the strip in the liquid, just dip it

  • take a small sample, 1/2 tsp, dip max 1 second or so

  • lay the strip flat or hold in the air

  • Wait 10–15 seconds (or per your strip instructions) (max 30 seconds)

• If adjustments are needed, make a 50% citric acid solution

  • 10 g citric acid powder

  • 10 g distilled water

    • Stir until fully dissolved. Label it and keep it — this lasts indefinitely.

• Add 2-3 drops of the citric for the whole 500g batch. Stir well for 30-60 seconds

  • Let sit 1-2 minutes

  • retest as needed

• If you overshoot, and pH goes too low (too acidic)

  • Add a tiny amount of:

    • diluted sodium hydroxide solution or

    • a few grams of distilled water (often enough for small overshoots)

Target range for this conditioner:

• Target: 4.5–5.0

• Acceptable: 4.4–5.1

7. Bottle & rest

• Bottle into clean squeeze bottles

• Let rest 24 hours before first use

🧴 USE & STORAGE NOTES

• Ready to use: next day

• Typical use: ~5–10 g per wash

• Frequency: every wash or every other wash

• Storage: room temp, dry, no water introduced

• Label:

  • “Shake gently if needed”

  • Made on: ___

  • Use by: ___ (6 months out)

Family-safe | Curly hair + long straight hair | 1000 g batch

Batch Size: 1000 g
Packaging: 4 × 250 ml squeeze bottles
Ages: 5+ years & adults
Use: Mid-lengths to ends
Target pH: 4.5–5.0

Longevity: 6 months comfortably at room temperature (9 months if no double dipping, etc)

🧪 FINAL FORMULA — INGREDIENTS BY GRAMS

Water Phase (77.6%)

• Distilled Water — 666 g (66.6%)

• Aloe Vera Juice — 100 g (10%)

• Vegetable Glycerin — 4 g (0.4%)

Oil / Conditioning Phase (21.5%)

• Cetearyl Alcohol — 100 g (10%)

• BTMS-50 — 30 g (3%)

• Shea Butter — 30 g (3%)

• Mango Butter — 20 g (2%)

• Jojoba Oil — 15 g (1.5%)

Cool-Down Actives (4.5%)

• Panthenol (Vitamin B5) — 10 g (1%)

• Hydrolyzed Silk Protein — 10 g (1%)

• Honeyquat — 10 g (1%)

Preservation

• Neodefend — 11 g (1.1%)

pH Adjustment

• Citric Acid Solution (50%) — q.s. to pH 4.5–5.0

✔️ TOTAL: 1000 g exactly

Why this formula works (quick reassurance)

For curly hair (child)

• Honeyquat + BTMS = excellent wet detangling

• Low glycerin = no sticky buildup

• No heavy oils or silicones

• Rinse-out, not leave-on → lower exposure

For long straight hair (adult)

• Light conditioning from BTMS at 3%

• Shine from silk + panthenol

• No waxy drag

• Won’t collapse fine lengths when used mid-to-ends

For safety & stability

• One preservative system (Neodefend)

• pH aligned with hair cuticle

• No fragrance load

• No endocrine-associated actives

• Kid-appropriate daily-use chemistry

🧾 FINAL MANUFACTURING STEPS (CLEAN + CONSISTENT)

1. Heat water phase

• Distilled water + aloe + glycerin

• Heat to 160–170°F (71–77°C)

2. Heat oil phase

• Cetearyl alcohol, BTMS-50, shea butter, mango butter, jojoba oil

• Heat to 160–170°F (71–77°C) until fully melted

3. Emulsify

• Combine phases at equal temperature

• Stick blend 1–2 minutes

• Hand stir as viscosity develops

4. Cool to 120–130°F (49–54°C)

• Add panthenol, silk protein, Honeyquat

• Mix thoroughly

5. Cool to ≤105°F (≤40°C)

• Add Neodefend

• Mix very well

6. Adjust pH

• Adjust to 4.5–5.0

• Bottle

• Recheck pH after 24 hours

Older Editions, edits above to be used.

Batch Size: 1000g
Container: 250ml squeeze bottles (makes 4)
Ages: 5+ years and adults
Usage: Daily or every other wash, mid-lengths to ends only
Target pH: 4.5-5.0

Ingredients by Weight (1000g batch)

pH target: 4.5–5.0

Neodefend: 1.1%

Glycerin: 0.4%

• Distilled water — 67% = 670 g

• Aloe vera juice — 10% = 100 g

• Cetearyl alcohol — 10% = 100 g

• BTMS-50 — 3% = 30 g

• Shea butter — 3% = 30 g

• Mango butter — 2% = 20 g

• Jojoba oil — 1.5% = 15 g

• Panthenol (B5) — 1% = 10 g

• Hydrolyzed silk protein — 1% = 10 g

• Glycerin — 0.4% = 4 g

• Neodefend — 1.1% = 11 g

• Honequat: 0.5–1.5%:

  • Reduce glycerin slightly (they overlap in function)

Water Phase

• Distilled Water: 680g (68%)

• Aloe Vera Juice: 100g (10%)

Emulsification & Conditioning

• Cetearyl Alcohol: 100g (10%)

• BTMS-50: 30g (3%)

Butters

• Shea Butter: 30g (3%)

• Mango Butter: 20g (2%)

Oils & Active Ingredients

• Jojoba Oil: 15g (1.5%)

• Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5): 10g (1%)

• Hydrolyzed Silk Protein: 10g (1%)

• Vegetable Glycerin: 5g (0.5%)

Preservation

• Geogard 221: 8-11g (0.8-1.1%) (no more), instead use Honeyquat

• Honeyquat

pH Adjustment

• Citric Acid Solution (50%): q.s. to pH 4.5-5.0

Instructions

1. Heat water phase: Heat distilled water and aloe vera juice to approximately 160-170°F (71-77°C).

2. Heat oil phase: In separate container, combine cetearyl alcohol, BTMS-50, shea butter, mango butter, and jojoba oil. Heat to approximately 160-170°F (71-77°C).

3. Combine phases: Slowly pour oil phase into water phase while stirring constantly. Use stick blender to create smooth emulsion.

4. Cool to 120°F (49°C): Continue stirring occasionally as mixture cools.

5. Add actives: When cooled to 120°F, add panthenol, hydrolyzed silk protein, and glycerin. Mix well.

6. Preserve: Add Geogard 221 when mixture is below 100°F (38°C).

7. Adjust pH: Test pH and adjust to 4.5-5.0 using citric acid solution.

8. Bottle: Pour into squeeze bottles. Allow to rest 24 hours for texture to stabilize.

Usage Instructions

• Application: Apply mid-lengths to ends only (avoid scalp)

• Amount: Quarter-size for shoulder-length hair, adjust as needed

• Time: Leave on for 2-3 minutes, rinse thoroughly

• Frequency: Every wash or every other wash as needed

Notes

• Light formula: Won't weigh down fine hair when used correctly

• Curly hair safe: Provides slip for detangling without build-up

• Squeeze bottle preferred: Easier application control than pump bottles

• Safe for kids 5+: Gentle enough for children's developing hair

• Packaging: Same bottle style as deep conditioner; differentiate with label color

Hair Type Adjustments

• For Fine Hair

• Use sparingly on ends only

• May need only every other wash

• For Curly/Thick Hair

• Can use more generously

• May benefit from every wash

• For Long Hair

• Focus on bottom half of hair length

• May need slightly more product

Storage

• Store at room temperature

• Use within 6 months

• Texture may thicken slightly over time (normal)

Rinse-Out Conditioner (1000 g)

Target temps

• Heat phases: 160–170°F (71–77°C)

• Add silk/panthenol: 120–130°F (49–54°C)

• Add Neodefend: ≤105°F (≤40°C)

Steps

1. Water phase (160–170°F)

• Heat: distilled water + aloe + glycerin.

2. Oil phase (160–170°F)

• Heat: BTMS-50 + cetearyl alcohol + butters + jojoba until melted.

3. Emulsify

• Combine phases (same temp).

• Stick blend 1–2 minutes, then hand stir as it thickens.

4. Cool to 120–130°F

• Add panthenol + hydrolyzed silk protein.

• Mix very well.

5. Cool to ≤105°F

• Add Neodefend.

• Mix thoroughly.

6. pH

• Target 4.5–5.0.

• Adjust if needed.

7. Bottle

• Bottle, then re-check pH next day.