Conditioning shampoos are formulated to cleanse hair and scalp while also conditioning hair to keep it shiny and healthy. They contain both cleansing agents and conditioning agents that coat the hair shaft. Conditioning shampoos smooth hair cuticles and reduce static electricity. Two sample formulations are provided, with the first containing ingredients like TEA lauryl sulphate and conditioning agents. Conditioning shampoos provide the dual benefits of shampooing and conditioning in one product.

1. CONDITIONING SHAMPOO
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2. Conditioning shampoos are formulated to provide the dual
benefit of a shampoo as well as conditioner.
It is a sophisticated hair care product,which has a shampoo and
conditioner in one.
Conditioning shampoos are formulated to cleanse the hair and
scalp, remove dirt and grime without stripping away too much of
the natural sebum and condition the hair keep it shiny and
healthy. Conditioning shampoos are formulated to provide the dual
benefit of a shampoo as well as conditioner.
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3. These shampoos are made using cleansing agents,perfume,
preservatives and conditioning agents,which can coat the hair shaft
to make it appear thicker and healthy.
The conditioning agents in these shampoos smooth the cuticle
scales, to ensure that the hair does not tangle, and help hair
eliminate static electricity when it dries.
The formulation of conditioning shampoo contains pearlescent
agent or opacifier which lets the user to perceive a rich
conditioning effect.

4. The conditioning shampoo, during its development phase,
was formulated by mixing the conditioning agent like
amphoteric surfactants into shampoo base.
The critical aspect of 2-in-1 shampoo is compatibility of
ingredients. Most of the conditioners are cationic(have a
positive charge),but most of the surfactants (detergents)in
shampoos are anionic (have negative charge).
Hence the primary challenge is to develop a stable product
by maximizing conditioning.

5. Formulations for conditioning shampoo
INGREDIENTS Wt%
FORMULA 1
a) TEA lauryl sulphate,40% active
b) Cocoamphodiacetate (and) disodium cocamido MIPA-
sulphosuccinate
c) Cocamide PEA
d) Propylene glycol
e) Polyquaternium-10
f) Citric acid
g) Preservative,fragrance
h) Deionized water
18.5
18.5
4.0
2.0
0.7
0.5
qs
qs to 100

6. INGREDIENTS Wt%
Formula 2
a) Ammonium lauryl sulphate, 40% active
b) Xanthan gum
c) Cocamide MEA
d) Dimethicone
e) Cetearyl alcohol
f) Silicone gum
g) Fragrance
h) Sodium chloride
i) Preservatives
J) Caustic soda,50% active
k) Ethylene glycol
l) Dye solution
m) Water (double reverse osmosis)
16.00
0.75
2.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.10
0.03
0.01
0.75
0.65
qs to 100

7.  Shampooing everyday is not good or necessary for most
hair types But for those that feel the need to shampoo
their hair more often, brands have been developing
specialized 2-in-1 products called co-poos(conditioner
shampoo).
 For conditioner shampoo the advantage is that they can
minimize the damage that daily shampooing can cause.
 The disadvantage is that they might be too heavy for
oily hair types.