Citric acid, 100 g

Citric acid is integrated in small doses into the aqueous phase. We recommend that you test the PH after each addition using PH indicator paper.
Dosage:

• Shower gel: 0.5 to 8% of the total weight
• Bath bomb: 10 to 25% of the total weight

Citric acid is used in the manufacture of:

• Cosmetic products
• Effervescent bath products
• Household products

Immunity Shower Gel-Shampoo Recipe: (André Bitsas)

For 200 ml of shampoo-shower gel:

Aqueous phase (60%):

• 60 ml of mineral water
• 35 ml of chamomile hydrosol
• 7.4 ml of Aloe vera gel
• 2.15 g xanthan gum
• 2.5 g of hydrolyzed wheat protein (= 10ml)
• 0.5 g of citric acid: 0.5 g (= 0.45 ml)
• 5 ml of vegetable glycerin

Oily phase (5%):

• 4 ml of coconut vegetable oil
• 2 ml of argan vegetable oil
• 4 ml avocado vegetable oil

Surfactants (33%):

• 40 ml of soft foaming base
• 10 ml of decyl glucoside
• 10 ml of coco-glucoside
• 6 ml of Coconut Sweetness

Preservatives + aromatic proportion (1-3%):

• 1.6 ml of cosgard
• 2 ml of an aromatic synergy to boost immunity: a part of ravintsara (or Scots marjoram ) and a part of Scots pine . For a total of 80 drops maximum.

Remark :
The viscosity varies depending on the ingredients added, which is why it is necessary to be precise in the weighings.
Optionally, you can add 3-5% “conditioner –emulsifier” in aqueous phase to obtain a “2 in 1 shampoo” effect.

Manual :
1) Transfer the aqueous phase (mineral water, hydrosol, citric acid and wheat proteins) into a container, to be heated. Aloe and glycerin will be added at the end of the recipe.
2) Heat this phase over low heat in a double boiler until the citric acid and wheat proteins have completely melted. Gently mix everything throughout the heating, until the mixture has a homogeneous appearance. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with xanthan gum. Whisk until you get a gel.
3) In another container, transfer the oily phase and heat very lightly in a water bath to reach approximately the same temperature as the aqueous phase.
4) Gradually incorporate the oily phase into the aqueous phase, mixing gently with the mini-whisk. When the preparation is lukewarm, add aloe vera and glycerin.
5) Slowly add the surfactants. Slow stirring does not allow your preparation to bubble too much.
6) Finally add the preservatives and essential oils, always mixing gently between each addition.
7) Transfer the preparation to its bottle using the small funnel if necessary.

External use
Keep out of the reach of children.
PH advised for skin care: PH between 5 and 7

INCI: E330, Citric Acid

100 g sachet (powder)