Shampoo and conditioner bars: Why is the pH important for a product that doesn’t contain water?

I’ve had this question asked quite a bit of me lately – why is the pH important for a syndet shampoo bar or conditioner bar that doesn’t contain water? There are two short answers I can offer here before we get into the longer post… Hair care products are used with water in the shower,...

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Q&A: Can we make an in-shower lotion bar from a conditioner bar? (Short answer yes, with loads of links to formulas)

In this month’s Q&A, Cristina asked, Hello! I am looking into making some kind of conditioner bar/lotion bar that I would apply to my skin in the shower after washing and shampooing- then rubbing in and rinsing off. Would I be able to just make a conditioner bar type product but instead add skin loving ingredients?...

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Q&A: Can I dissolve a shampoo bar into water to make a liquid shampoo?

I’m seeing these two questions asked quite a lot in the various solid shampoo bar groups I’m in – including the one I moderate, Syndet Shampoo Bars – and the short answer is no, you can’t dissolve a shampoo bar into water to make a liquid shampoo. Why? Let’s take a look at a few...

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Q&A about conditioner bars! (Updated July 18, 2022)

I’m getting a lot of questions about conditioner bars, which makes me think you’re all making them out there. Woo hoo! Aren’t they awesome? Table of contents Isn’t the cool down phase kinda warm? When exactly is the cool down phase? Why did your bar get these weird ripples and bumps? Is your bar super...

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Q&A: What’s the best storage option for shampoo and conditioner bars?

Deanne asked in the Q&A post,  Hi Susan! Just wondering what’s the best storage option for shampoo and conditioner bars? An air tight container or out in the open air? I am just curious because I make several bars at a time and have just been storing them on a table! Thank you so much. Great...

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