Salicylic acid, 50 g

Characteristics

• Chemical name: 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid; o-hydroxybenzoic acid
• It is insoluble in water, soluble in propylene glycol or castor oil.

Use

This ingredient is used in creams especially for skin that is prone to acne. It is often used in anti-dandruff shampoos. Salicylic acid can be very tricky to add to an emulsion formulation.

One option is to neutralize the acid into sodium salicylate by reacting with sodium bicarbonate. Allow to weather in water until the reaction is complete, the salt is just as effective as the acid but has less solubility problems.

The second variant is that you disperse the acid beforehand in a suitable solvent. You can use glycerin, for better solubility you can add urea.

Dosage 2% of the total amount

How to get dandruff in your hair

Ingredients: salicylic acid 5 g, cold-pressed almond oil 60 g, castor oil 30 g

Salicylic acid is in almond oil and since it is necessary to apply salicylic acid in the form of a solution, i.e. dissolved, it is necessary to add an auxiliary substance that will allow it to dissolve completely. Such is castor oil, with which a part (30 - 40 g) replaces the prescribed almond oil.

Recommended preparation procedure

Castor oil is mixed with almond oil, heated to a temperature of 70-80 °C and salicylic acid is dissolved in the mixture. After dissolving and cooling, it is filled into a suitable container and the product is stored at room temperature. It is proven that in this case 30 g of castor oil will ensure complete and permanent dissolution of salicylic acid.

Application

The product is used to remove dandruff, it is applied to the hairy part of the head usually once a day, preferably in the evening. It is rubbed into the hair, which is then tied with a scarf, towel or covered with a shower cap and left overnight. In the morning, the oil and loose scales are washed off with shampoo and, if necessary, the procedure is repeated.

Or how about an anti-dandruff shampoo with thyme?

It's simple, mix essential oils (thyme, rosemary and lavender) into the shampoo base and mix thoroughly. Then add silk protein and salicylic acid.

Ingredients for 150 ml of product

Lavender essential oil 0.08 g or 3 drops; Rosemary essential oil 0.15 g or 6 drops; Thyme essential oil 0.15 g or 5 drops; Base for making shampoo 140.5 g; Salicylic acid 7.5 g; Silk protein 1.5 g

Notice

• P301 + P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if necessary feel good. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H318: Causes serious eye damage.
• P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water couple of minutes. Remove contact lenses if available and easy. Continue rinsing.
• P264: Wash thoroughly after handling with water P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke while using this product. P280: Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / protective glasses / face protection. P330: Rinse mouth.
• P501: Remove contents/container to licensed facility.

Ingredients

• 100%, white loose powder

INCI

• Salicylic Acid