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Simple Surfactant Handwash Base

August 7, 2026 · Anshul

Heat water, dissolve SLES gently (avoid excess foam), add CAPB and glycerine, adjust pH with dilute citric acid to ~5.5–6.5, then preserve. Validate viscosity and mildness.

Steps

  1. Charge water and dissolve SLES with slow stirring.
  2. Add CAPB and glycerine; mix until uniform.
  3. Adjust pH carefully with citric acid solution.
  4. Add preservative and fragrance as validated; fill.
Makes 1 kg Time 30 minutes Level Intermediate

Materials required

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SLES 150 g
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C.A.P.B (Cocamidopropyl Betaine) 50 g
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Glycerine 20 g
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Citric Acid q.s. to pH
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Demineralised Water to 1 kg
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