Yucca & Corn Silk Conditioning Shampoo

Yucca & Corn Silk Conditioning Shampoo

🌾✨ Yucca & Corn Silk Conditioning Shampoo

A creamy, gentle shampoo infused with soothing yucca extract and hydrating corn silk extract to cleanse without stripping. Perfect for sensitive scalps and dry or textured hair, it leaves strands soft, fresh, and balanced—no harsh suds needed.




 By Susan Barclay Nichols (SwiftCraftyMonkey)

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Recommended Ingredients(Total 1000g):


Phase A – Surfactant Phase

Ingredient                     Weight%        Function

AS-40 Surfactant               170g(17%)     Gentle, plant-based cleanser with good foaming

Plantapon SF Surfactant     150g(15%)      Mild surfactant blend that improves foam and skin feel

Cocamidopropyl Betaine    100g(10%)      Amphoteric co-surfactant for mildness and thickening


Phase B – Water & Actives

Ingredient                   Weight%       Function

Distilled Water                   165g(16.5%)  Solvent and base

Witch Hazel (USP)              200g(20%)     Soothing, balancing, and toning water-based extract

Chamomile Floral Water        60g(6%)        Calming, gentle botanical water for scalp comfort

Yucca Liquid Extract              50g(5%)       Natural cleanser and anti-inflammatory agent

Glycerin                              30g(3%)       Humectant that draws moisture to skin and scalp

Corn Silk Liquid Extract        35g(3.5%)     Skin-soothing and antioxidant botanical extract

Fision® HydraTress               20g(2%)       Improves hair hydration, smoothness, frizz control

Polyquaternium-11               10g(1%)       Film-forming conditioner, adds softness and curl control

Germall Plus                        5g(0.5%)      Broad-spectrum preservative


Optional Additives

Ingredient                                   Weight %                     Function

Fragrance or Essential Oil             5g(0.5%)                     Scent and product personality

Jewel Tone Liquid Colour           A few drops                   Visual appeal (optional)

Sodium Chloride (fine Sea Salt) Up to 5g(0.5%)              Thickens viscosity after mixing


Recommended Utensils:

  • Tools You’ll Need:
  • Digital scale
  • Gloves
  • glass or plastic measuring cup (1L+)
  • fork, whisk or spatula
  • Funnel
  • 2x 16oz plastic bottles with pump or disc caps
  • Labels for finished product

Directions:

Step 1: Prepare Phase A (Surfactants)

  • Place your clean mixing bowl or measuring cup on the scale. Weigh in: 170g AS-40, 150g Plantapon SF, 100g Cocamidopropyl Betaine. Gently stir with a fork, whisk or spatula until the mixture becomes a thick, uniform paste. Do not whip or overmix to avoid foaming.


Step 2: Add Phase B Ingredients

  • Directly into the same container, weigh and add: 165g distilled water, 200g witch hazel, 60g chamomile floral water, 50g yucca extract, 30g glycerin, 35g corn silk extract, 20g Fision® HydraTress, 10g polyquaternium-11, 5g Germall Plus (preservative). Mix again gently until fully incorporated and smooth


Step 3: Fragrance & Colour (Optional)

  • Add 5g fragrance or essential oil (e.g. all natural Pink Himalayan Salt & Neem Fragrance Oil). A few drops of liquid colourant (if desired). Mix once more until uniform.


Step 4: Let It Settle

  • Allow the mixture to sit for 15–20 minutes. This helps bubbles rise and lets you properly assess the thickness. If the shampoo is too thin, begin thickening by adding 0.25% (2.5g) fine salt, stir gently, and let sit. If needed, add another 0.25% (2.5g)—do not exceed 0.5% total or the shampoo may become watery.


Step 5: Package Your Product

  • Using a funnel, fill two 16oz plastic bottles with your finished shampoo. Label clearly with ingredients, fragrance, usage, and date of manufacture.


How to Use:

Apply 1–2 pumps to wet hair, lather gently into scalp and hair, then rinse thoroughly. Follow with conditioner if desired.


Usage & Safety Notes:

  • For external use only.
  • Avoid contact with eyes. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.
  • Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • Do not use glass packaging in the shower.


Special Thanks to Susan Barclay Nichols of SwiftCraftyMonkey:


We’d like to extend a sincere thank you to Susan Barclay Nichols, creator of SwiftCraftyMonkey, for generously sharing her knowledge and allowing us to feature one of her incredible formulations.

Susan’s blog is a trusted resource in the DIY and indie beauty community, packed with well-researched, science-backed content for anyone passionate about creating their own bath, body, hair, and skincare products.

We highly encourage you to visit swiftcraftymonkey.blog to explore more of her work.

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