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💆 CONDITIONER BAR — Universal / Unscented

POURABLE 🌙 MOON CONDITIONER BAR

Universal • Unscented • 510 g batch

🌙 FORMULA — 510 g

Conditioning Base

  • BTMS-5075 g (14.7%)

  • Cetearyl alcohol110 g (21.6%)

Butters

  • Cocoa butter40 g (7.8%)

Oils

  • Argan oil25 g (4.9%)

Liquids

  • Distilled water42.5 g (8.3%)

  • Glycerin30 g (5.9%)

Actives

  • Panthenol10 g (2.0%)

  • Silk amino acids5 g (1.0%)

Comfort & Color

  • Colloidal oatmeal10 g (2.0%)

  • Goat milk powder10 g (2.0%)

  • Calendula powder4 g (0.8%)

  • Kaolin clay2 g (0.4%)

Preservation

  • Neodefend3.5 g (0.7%)

TOTAL: 510 g

✔ Still pourable
✔ Still firm after cure
✔ Far more universally usable
✔ Better rinse-out
✔ Less wax drag

4️⃣ UPDATED PROCESS (Cleaner & Safer)

1️⃣ Melt oil phase

  • BTMS-50 + cetearyl + cocoa butter

  • Heat to 160–165°F

  • Fully melted, not cooked

2️⃣ Heat liquids

  • Water + glycerin → 155–160°F

  • Dissolve:

    • panthenol

    • silk amino acids

  • Disperse powders into glycerin portion

3️⃣ Combine

  • Add hot liquids into oil phase

  • Stir until smooth

  • Maintain 155–160°F

Texture: thick custard / heavy cream

4️⃣ Cool & preserve

  • Cool to ≤140°F

  • Add Neodefend

  • Stir gently

5️⃣ Pour

  • Pour at 140–150°F

  • Tap molds

  • Spray alcohol if desired

6️⃣ Set & cure

  • Set: 48–72 hours

  • Cure: 10–14 days

5️⃣ Final alignment with your overall system

✔ Shampoo: functional, herbal, pale green
✔ Conditioner: comforting, neutral, oat-gold
✔ Visual distinction is clear
✔ Sensory distinction is clear
✔ Works for kids, adults, sensitive users
✔ No unnecessary fragrance load

🌙 UNIVERSAL CONDITIONER BAR — PRESSED VERSION

Unscented • All hair types • Adult & child safe
Batch size: 500 g (~6–7 bars @ 70–85 g)
Target pH: 4.5–5.0

Design goals (why this works)

  • Presses cleanly with crisp edges

  • No water → strong, long-lasting bars

  • Slip without wax drag

  • Rinses clean in hard water

  • Calm, oat-milk comfort

  • Truly universal (fine, thick, curly, straight)

This is a “make once, never rethink” conditioner.

🧪 FORMULA — 500 g

PHASE A — Conditioning structure

  • BTMS-50100 g (20%)

  • Cetearyl alcohol120 g (24%)

  • Cetyl alcohol30 g (6%)

This ratio gives glide + strength without heaviness.

PHASE B — Emollients

  • Cocoa butter (or mango)45 g (9%)

  • Vanilla-infused jojoba oil20 g (4%)

One butter, one oil = elegant feel, no buildup.

PHASE C — Humectants & strength

  • Glycerin30 g (6%)

  • Liquid panthenol (50–75%)10 g (2%)

  • Hydrolyzed oat or silk protein5 g (1%)

PHASE D — Comfort & chelation

  • Colloidal oatmeal10 g (2%)

  • Goat milk powder10 g (2%)

  • Sodium citrate2.5 g (0.5%)

PHASE E — Color (optional, warm oat tone)

  • Calendula powder4 g (0.8%)

  • Kaolin clay3.5 g (0.7%)

(Total color = 1.5% — perfect for conditioner)

TOTAL: 500 g

✔ No essential oils
✔ No added water
✔ Stable, forgiving, scalable

🔥 PROCESS — PRESSED CONDITIONER (CALM & FAST)

1️⃣ Melt base

Combine Phase A + Phase B
Heat gently to 145–155°F (63–68°C)

  • Everything fully melted

  • Soft, glossy mass

  • Do not exceed 160°F (protects proteins & milk)

2️⃣ Prepare powders & actives

Warm glycerin to 140°F and dissolve:

  • panthenol

  • protein

  • sodium citrate

In a small portion of glycerin, fully disperse:

  • oatmeal

  • goat milk powder

  • calendula

  • kaolin

Never add dry powders directly — this keeps the bar silky.

3️⃣ Combine

Add glycerin mixture to melted base.
Knead thoroughly (spatula or gloved hands).

Dough should be:

  • Smooth

  • Warm

  • Cohesive

  • Not sticky

  • Not crumbly

Adjust if needed:

  • Crumbly → mist 1–2 g glycerin, knead

  • Sticky → let cool 1–2 minutes

4️⃣ Press

  • Dough temp: 100–115°F

  • Load 75–85 g per mold

  • Press 8–12 seconds

  • Rest in mold 3–5 minutes

  • Unmold cleanly

5️⃣ Cure

  • Handle same day

  • Best performance after 5–7 days

  • Hardens further over 2 weeks

OPTIONAL MICRO-TWEAKS (ONLY IF NEEDED)

  • Very fine hair: Reduce cocoa butter to 35 g, increase cetearyl +10 g

  • Very curly / coarse hair: Increase jojoba to 25 g, reduce cetearyl −5 g

  • Ultra-sensitive scalp: Keep exactly as written (this is already very gentle)

Original Plan:

  • Shampoo: pale green clay tint, rosemary infused

    • 👉 0.5–1.0% max colored powders in shampoo

    • Shampoo EO blend (8 g total)

      • Rosemary EO: 4 g

      • Cedarwood: 2 g

      • Cypress: 1.2 g

      • Bergamot FCF: 0.4 g

      • Vanilla CO₂ (optional): 0.4 g


  • Conditioner: warm cream/oat tone, unscented

    • calendula powder would shine here also for a soft golden tone, along with kaolin clay

    • 0.5–1.5% colored powders in conditioner

Butter can also be jojobo (infused with vanilla).

  • For example, with butter total = 80 g

  • Use:

    • 60 g butter

    • 20 g vanilla-infused jojoba

Pressed | 2” rounds (~80 g each) | Batch: 800 g (10 bars)
pH target: 4.5–5.0

Design intent

  • Universal (all hair types, all users)

  • No essential oils

  • Oat + goat milk comfort

  • Vanilla warmth from infusion only

  • Length-focused, not heavy

This bar pairs with any shampoo.

FORMULA (800 g)

Phase A — Conditioning base

  • BTMS-50 — 80 g (10%)

  • Cetearyl alcohol — 96 g (12%)

  • Cetyl alcohol — 64 g (8%)

Phase B — Emollients

  • Butter (mango or cocoa) — 60 g (7.5%)

  • Vanilla-infused jojoba oil20 g (2.5%)

Phase C — Humectants & strength

  • Glycerin — 48 g (6%)

  • Panthenol — 16 g (2%)

  • Hydrolyzed protein — 16 g (2%)

Phase D — Comfort additives

  • Colloidal oatmeal — 16 g (2%)

  • Goat milk powder — 16 g (2%)

  • Sodium citrate — 4 g (0.5%)

PROCESS — CONDITIONER BAR (Pressed)

1️⃣ Melt base

  • Combine Phase A + Phase B

  • Heat gently to 140–150°F (60–65°C)

  • MAX 160°F (71°C)
    (Protects milk proteins & infusion)

Mixture should be soft, glossy, dough-like.

2️⃣ Prepare powders

  • Warm 48g glycerin to 140°F

  • Dissolve:

    • panthenol (in its own batch with 15 g glycerin alone)

    • protein

    • sodium citrate

  • In a small portion of glycerin, disperse:

    • goat milk powder

    • colloidal oatmeal
      (no dry powders added directly)



IF Adding coloring:

  1. Take a portion of your glycerin

    • Shampoo: 5–10 g

    • Conditioner: 10–15 g

  2. Warm glycerin to 140–150°F

    • Not hotter

    • Do NOT boil

  3. Add powder slowly:

    • Stir until completely smooth

    • No specks

  4. Add this slurry to your warm dough

  5. Knead thoroughly

  6. Press immediately

This prevents:

  • streaking

  • weak spots

  • crumbly bars



3️⃣ Combine

Add glycerin mixtures to base, one at a time

  • Knead thoroughly

  • Texture should be smooth, pliable, non-crumbly

4️⃣ Prep Press

Prep (this is where time is saved)

Before you press anything:

  • Portion all 10 bar doses (80 g each)

  • Keep dough warm (100–115°F)

    • Covered bowl

    • Warm room

    • Heating pad under bowl if needed


Pressing cycle Bar #1

  1. Load mold

  2. Press firmly (20–30 sec)

  3. Set mold aside (timer starts)

Bar #2

  1. Reload mold

  2. Press

  3. Set aside next to #1

Repeat until:

  • You’ve pressed 2–3 bars

Now go back to bar #1. Bar #1 has rested ~4–6 minutes

For 10 bars:

  • First 3 bars: ~6–8 minutes total

  • Then each bar adds ~1–2 minutes

  • Entire batch: ~25–35 minutes


Press

Warm your bar dough to ~100–115°F before pressing

Best: Arbor Press, $50 to $100

with flat plate:

  • “steel round blank 2.5 inch”

  • “aluminum disc blank”

  • “steel strike plate disc”


  • Press until:

    • The lever stops moving easily

    • Resistance increases noticeably

    • Hold at full pressure 5–10 seconds

      • Release

      • Leave the bar in the mold for 2–3 minutes

      • Tip: Have a second mold ready while the other is setting

    • Target pressure: ~500–800 lb force

  • For 2” rounds:

    • 75–85 g per cavity

    • Overfill slightly

    • Level loosely with fingers

    • Do not pre-pack tightly — pressure should do the work.

  • Release slowly

  • Even if using a machine, let it rest 5-10 seconds in the pressed position. (for best edges)

  • Pro trick, can double press, lightly. Rotate bar 180° F after first press, and press again for 3–5 sec (evens density)

Hand pressing with a single mold:

  • Lightly mist mold with alcohol

    • Line with saran wrap on both top and bottom

    • Lay a single thin layer of plastic wrap

    • Press through the wrap

    • Peel off immediately after pressing

  • Dough temp matters: 100–115°F

    • If the dough is too cool → it needs to set overnight in the mold
      If too warm → it domes and sticks

  • Load ~80 g per cavity

  • Press firmly 8–12 seconds
    (Conditioners need slightly longer)

  • Rest 2-5 minutes (IN THE MOLD if hand pressed)

    • will continue to firm another 10 minutes

  • Unmold carefully

Cure

  • Ready in 2–3 days

  • Improves slip after 5–7 days

🌙 MOON Conditioning Bar - POURABLE VERSION (510g batch)

Modified Recipe:

Conditioning Base:

  • BTMS-50: 125g (24.5%)

  • Cetearyl alcohol: 150g (29.4%)

Butters:

  • Cocoa butter: 40g (7.8%)

  • Shea butter: 40g (7.8%)

Oils:

  • Argan oil: 25g (4.9%)

  • Coconut oil: 15g (2.9%)

Moisturizers:

  • Glycerin: 50g (9.8%)

  • Panthenol: 15g (2.9%)

Actives:

  • Silk amino acids: 4g (0.8%)

Liquids: ← CHANGED

  • Distilled water: 42.5g (8.3%) ← +10g from original 32.5g

Preservation:

  • Neodefend: 3.5g (0.7%)

Scent (optional):

  • Vanilla: 5g (1%)

  • Sweet Orange: 5g (1%)

Total: 520gadjust to 510g by using 32.5g water Wait, let me recalculate...

Actually: 510g total ← +10g water added

Process (Pour Method):

1. Melt phase (170-180°F): ← HOTTER

  • BTMS, cetearyl, cocoa butter, shea, coconut oil

  • Heat until fully melted

  • Keep very hot

2. Heat water:

  • Warm 42.5g water to 170°F ← increased water

3. Combine:

  • Add hot water to melted butters

  • Whisk smooth

  • Should be very fluid (like thick cream)

  • Maintain 160-170°F

4. Add at 160°F:

  • Glycerin

  • Panthenol

  • Silk amino acids

  • Argan oil (if not added earlier)

  • Mix quickly

5. Cool to 140°F, add:

  • Essential oils (if using)

  • Neodefend

  • Mix well

6. POUR into moon molds: ← POUR!

  • Working temp: 140-150°F

  • Pour smoothly

  • Fill completely

  • Tap to remove bubbles

7. Set 48-72 hours, cure 10-14 days ← longer cure

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