3.0 HOW TO MAKE SHOWER GEL
Shower gel/Bathing gel has become prominent in various house because of its easiness when using it for bathing. It saves money. This process seeks to teach you how to produce 18 liters of shower gel.
3.1 Ingredients
These are the ingredients and the quantity needed to produce 18 liters of Shower gel.
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Local Name |
Quantity |
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Base |
1.5 kilos |
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Salt |
750 grams |
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Booster powder/liquid |
50 grams |
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Thickener powder/liquid |
50 grams |
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Preservative |
50 grams |
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Color |
To your taste |
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Glycerin |
20 ml |
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Vitamin E |
20 ml |
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Citric Acid |
50 grams |
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Pearlizer/Shining |
40 ml |
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Essential oils |
20 ml each of it |
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Fragrance/Perfume |
20 ml |
3.2 Equipment/Items
These are the equipment needed to when making liquid for commercial purpose or for the home.
1. 4.5 liters paint rubber
2. 30 liters rubber bowl
3. Stirring rod – (Bankuta)
3.3 Process
The process to making this product is just like making liquid soap.
1. Pour the salt and base into your 30 liter bowl and stir with the stirring rod.
2. Add your Booster powder, thickener powder and preservative and stir well with your stirring rod. Stir the mixture until it becomes white.
3. Begin to add your water in small quantity like 3 liters. Remember, your liquid could take more water if you stir the mixture very well.
4. Repeat STEP 3 until you have exalted 14 liters of your 20 liters of water.
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5. After getting the thickness you want, you can now add your color. The color depends on your taste. Note: You can add the color to the shower gel at any stage when making it.
6. After adding the color, you can now add GLYCERIN, VITAMIN E, ESSENTIAL OILS, PEARLIZER AND CITRIC ACID. Stir very well for the chemicals to mix well.
7. Add the perfume/fragrance you like. Remember also that, the perfume also has some effect on the thickness of the liquid soap so you have to check that too.