NAUTICA Shampoo Base - Cosmos Organic - 500G

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.