Nautica Shampoo Base - COSMOS Organic is a fully formulated shampoo base made with gentle, organic-approved surfactants and designed to be used as is or customised to suit your preferred hair care style. It creates a creamy, clean lather and offers a practical starting point for DIY shampoos without needing to formulate from scratch. Because it is already complete, it can be personalised with suitable essential oils, carrier oils, and compatible actives. This is a ready-to-use base for rinse-off hair cleansing products.

♡ Why we love it: A good shampoo base can make DIY far more approachable, and this one gives you a clean, gentle foundation with plenty of room to personalise. It is especially useful when you want a simpler path to custom hair care without compromising on feel or quality.

Quick Guide To Working With Bases

Key Properties

INCI Name: Aqua, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid
Ingredients: Water, aloe vera leaf juice, decyl glucoside, lauryl glucoside, xanthan gum, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, citric acid
Form: Shampoo base
pH: 5.16
Suitable For: Shampoo
COSMOS certified
Free from SLS, SLES and parabens
Vegetable origin, enriched with aloe vera
Natural clear colour
No thickening required

What It's Used For

Use as a ready-to-use shampoo
Customise with suitable essential oils, carrier oils, and compatible actives
Create personalised hair cleansing products
Adapt the base to different hair types and preferences
Use as a starting point for DIY shampoo development

Who It's For

This Product Is For:

Beginners making DIY shampoo
Makers who want a customisable rinse-off hair care base
Small brands building simple personalised shampoo products
Anyone looking for a gentle pre-made cleansing base

This Product Is Not For:

Leave-on hair products
Use around the eyes
Heavy modification without compatibility testing
Anyone looking for a solid shampoo bar base

How To Use

As a Ready-to-Use Shampoo: Use as supplied if you do not want to customise it.
As a Custom Base: Add suitable essential oils, carrier oils, or compatible actives gradually and mix well.
As a Development Base: Test all additions in small batches first to check clarity, texture, lather, and final performance.
Processing Tip: Recheck pH and stability if you add extra ingredients.

Safety Instructions

For external use only
Do not ingest
Avoid contact with eyes
Patch test before first use if you have a sensitive scalp
Keep out of reach of children
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place

FAQs

Q: Do I need to thicken this shampoo base before using it?
A: No, this base is already formulated and does not need extra thickening for normal use.

Q: Can I customise it with oils and actives?
A: Yes, provided they are suitable for rinse-off hair products and you test the final product for stability and performance.

Nautica Shampoo Base (COSMOS Certified)

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