Gentle-Botanical infused 2-in-1 Body Wash and Shampoo Recipe
A 2-in-1 Body Wash and Shampoo can be a difficult formula to come up with on your own. Let alone one that is gentle, botanical-infused, and effective. For this recipe, we will be using our Pure Essence Sulfate Free Multi Application Base. This gentle, sulfate-free base is pre-formulated to be customized to fit your business needs. 2-in-1 body wash and shampoo is a great product to carry for hosting season, Hotels, Bed & breakfasts, and vacation rentals. Scent it with Essential oil or with winter-inspired fragrances to fit the holiday season. This base is gentle and effective when it comes to cleaning. We recommend pairing this product with a good Conditoner like our Frizz Calming Conditioner.
A 4 pack of 8 gallons will yield about 64 8-ounce bottles of finished product with a varying cost of $4.05* per unit.
Ingredients:
Other Materials:
- Mixing Spatula
- Scale
- Funnel
- Mixing container large enough for your batch.
- 8-ounce Bottles with press disk
Instructions
- Empty out one or more gallons into your mixing container.
- Weigh out the fragrance and extract.
- Add the fragrance and oatmeal extract to the base and mix until fully incorporated.
- Finally, using the funnel, fill the product into your bottles.
What Businesses Could Offer a 2-in-1 Body Wash and Shampoo?
A 2-in-1 body wash and shampoo is a great multi-purpose product. It is a liquid soap that is gentle enough to wash the hair and can cleanse the whole body. We recommend pairing this product with a good conditioner, as some delicate hair types may find it drying. Other hair softening ingredients can be added, such as squalane oil or Phytantriol. Be sure to always test in small batches before scaling a recipe to a large batch. Here are some businesses that can benefit from offering a gentle 2-in-1 shampoo and body wash.
- Hotels– Save money on bottles by combining a shampoo and body wash. Instead of having 3 plus tiny bottles or having to deal with used bars of soap, your complimentary toiletries can be simplified.
- Short-Term Rentals– It’s common for STR or short-term rental owners to offer complimentary toiletries for their guests (source 1). You can scent the 2-in-1 with a fragrance that is themed for the location. Such as Beachside Villa for seaside destinations. Or Southern Cedarwood for a charming countryside cottage.
- Retreat and Wellness Facilities-This botanical-infused base is perfect for retreat or wellness centers. This sulfate-free formula uses biodegradable surfactants, making it ideal for the holistic lifestyle market.
- Campgrounds– Camping is usually a huge packing ordeal, so much so that packing toiletries is usually forgotten. So campgrounds offering a 2-in-1 plant-based surfactant cleanser for campers needing a cleanser in a pinch.
Closing Thoughts On Gentle-Botanical Infused 2-in-1 Body Wash and Shampoo
Wrapping up this recipe for a gentle 2-in-1 body wash and shampoo: The base for this recipe is our Pure Essence Sulfate Free Multi Application Base. This plant-based, sulfate-free cleanser is a gentle yet effective wash suitable for just about any market. We recommend pairing this body wash/shampoo with a good conditioner, such as our Frizz Calming Argan Oil Conditioner Base.
For this recipe, we use 1% Oatmeal extract for its soothing and nourishing benefits. But you can use other conditioning ingredients, such as squalene oil or phytantriol, for more sensitive hair types. This recipe is versatile and highly customizable, you can use a fragrance or essential oils based on your niche.
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* Pricing was pulled using website pricing at the time of writing. Final cost and availability may have changed.
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Are 2-in-1 shampoo body washes bad?
2-in-1 shampoos that are made with gentle surfactants are considered okay for the hair. But it is recommended that you use a good conditioner after.
Are 2-in-1s just shampoo and conditioner?
2-in-1 does not only refer to shampoo and conditioner combos. But it can mean any single product that can be used for more than one use. For example, a shampoo that can also be used on the body.
