Color-Protective Hair Mask Formulation

This Color-Protective Hair Mask Formulation is specifically designed for color-treated hair. It helps maintain the vibrancy of your color while deeply hydrating each strand. Enriched with nourishing argan oil and UV filters, this mask shields hair from environmental damage and prevents dullness, ensuring your color remains vibrant and long-lasting.

Technical Specifications

  • pH Level: 4.5-5.0
  • Shelf Life: 24 months in unopened packaging
  • Batch Size: 1000 kg
  • Processing Time: 4 hours including heating, cooling, and quality control
  • Temperature: Water Phase at 75°C, Oil Phase at 75°C, Cooling to 40°C
  • Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight at 15-25°C
  • Viscosity: Thick, creamy consistency around 10,000-15,000 cP
  • Certification: Complies with COSMOS and ISO 22716:2007 for Good Manufacturing Practices

Ingredients

IngredientPercentageFunction
Aqua50.0%Base solvent and primary component
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil10.0%Moisturizing agent providing nourishment and shine
Cetearyl Alcohol5.0%Emulsifier and thickening agent
Behentrimonium Chloride2.0%Conditioning agent enhancing detangling and softness
Phenyl Trimethicone3.0%Silicone providing gloss and smooth finish
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate4.0%UV filter protecting hair from sun damage
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein3.0%Protein fortifying hair structure
Glycerin5.0%Humectant locking in moisture
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride7.0%Emollient providing smooth texture and easy spreadability
Fragrance1.0%Adds pleasant scent to mask
Preservative System1.0%Ensures product safety and shelf stability
Citric Acid1.0%pH adjuster keeping product pH balanced
Disodium EDTA2.0%Chelating agent improving formula stability

Manufacturing Process

Water Phase

  1. Heat Aqua to 75°C in a stainless-steel mixing vessel with agitation.
  2. Slowly add Cetearyl Alcohol and Behentrimonium Chloride while maintaining the temperature.
  3. Mix until homogeneous, ensuring no clumps.

Oil Phase

  1. In a separate vessel, combine Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, and Phenyl Trimethicone.
  2. Pre-heat to 75°C with constant stirring to ensure even consistency.
  3. Gradually integrate the Oil Phase into the Water Phase while emulsifying at 2000 RPM.

Cooling and Additives Phase

  1. Cool down mixture to 45°C while reducing agitation speed to 500 RPM.
  2. Incorporate Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein sequentially.
  3. Add Fragrance, Preservative System, Citric Acid, and Disodium EDTA at below 40°C.
  4. Ensure all mixtures reach a fine, consistent texture through slow blending.

Quality Control

  1. Check product pH ensuring it falls within 4.5-5.0.
  2. Perform viscosity test for desired creamy texture.
  3. Conduct stability tests including heat and freeze-thaw cycles.

Usage Instructions

Apply a generous amount of mask onto clean, towel-dried hair after shampooing. Distribute evenly from roots to tips. Leave in for 5-10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. For best results, use once a week post-color treatment.

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