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Shikakai cleansing paste
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Shikakai cleansing paste

Cleansing powder for preparing a hair paste just before use.

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Powder recipe to store dry and hydrate only at the time of use. Shikakai is kept as the main ingredient so that the recipe is truly a botanical cleansing paste, not a fragranced mixture with a small amount of the product. Preparing the whole jar with water or hydrosol is not recommended, because wetting the mixture changes the contamination risk and would require reformulation with a preservative and validation.

Base formula

Include Product % Quantity Price / pack size
Dry blend
Shikakai Powder
75 % 75 g €7.91 used (1 x 100 g · purchase €10.55) Approx. leftover 25 g
Colloidal Oatmeal
15 % 15 g €1.62 used (1 x 50 g · purchase €5.40) Approx. leftover 35 g
Maize Starch
10 % 10 g €0.39 used (1 x 50 g · purchase €1.95) Approx. leftover 40 g

Step by step

Prepare the dry equipment 1 Room temperature

Prepare the dry equipment

Prepare a large container, a spatula and a clean, completely dry jar. If moisture gets into the main jar, the mixture may clump and lose quality.

Work slowly to avoid raising fine dust. If preparing a larger quantity, wear a mask.

Weigh the powders 2 Room temperature

Weigh the powders

Weigh the Shikakai Powder first, as it is the main ingredient. Then add the supporting powders.

Do not add water, hydrosol or oils to the whole jar. This recipe is designed to be stored dry.

Mix and sieve 3 Room temperature

Mix and sieve

Fold the mixture until the colour and texture are uniform. If there are lumps, sieve and mix again.

A fine powder hydrates better and spreads more easily over skin or hair.

Package and preserve 4 Room temperature

Package and preserve

Transfer to a clean, dry jar and close it tightly. Label it with the name and date.

Keep the jar away from steam, showers and moisture. Always use a dry spoon.

Prepare the portion to be used 5 Room temperature

Prepare the portion to be used

Take a small amount in a separate bowl and add water or hydrosol drop by drop until a comfortable paste forms.

For hair, prepare a more fluid texture. For a facial mask, aim for a creamy paste that does not run off but does not pull on the skin either.

Apply, rinse and discard leftovers Final Room temperature

Apply, rinse and discard leftovers

Apply for just a few minutes the first time and rinse with plenty of water. If itching, excessive heat or irritation occurs, remove immediately.

Do not keep the portion that has already been hydrated. Once wetted, the mixture's risk changes and it must be used immediately.

Preservation, shelf life and validation

  • Avoid inhaling fine dust during weighing and mixing. Do not apply to irritated skin, wounds, mucous membranes or the eye area.
  • Hydrate only the portion you are going to use and discard any leftovers that have already been wetted.

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