Non-Greasy Mango Butter Leave-In Hair Conditioner
A creamy, lightweight leave-in conditioner that hydrates, tames frizz, and adds slip without feeling oily, perfect for dry, frizzy hair.
Yield: 1 batch
Calories: 50kcal
Materials
For the Leave-In Conditioner
- 120 g Distilled water Base for hydration
- 20 g Aloe vera juice Adds moisture
- 20 g Mango butter Main conditioning ingredient
- 12 g Jojoba or argan oil Adds shine without heaviness
- 16 g BTMS-50 Emulsifier and conditioner
- 6 g Glycerin or propanediol Humectant for moisture
- 2 g Panthenol (optional) Provitamin B5 for conditioning
- 2 g Silk or oat protein (optional) Provides added softness
- 1 g Preservative (per label) Keeps the formula safe
- 1 g Fragrance or essential oil (optional) For a tropical scent
Instructions
Preparation
- Set up two heat-safe bowls. In one, combine distilled water and aloe.
- In the other, add mango butter, jojoba oil, and BTMS-50.
Mixing
- Warm both bowls gently in a hot water bath until the BTMS-50 and butter have fully melted and both phases are about the same warm temperature.
- Pour the water phase into the oil phase slowly while whisking.
- Keep whisking for a minute or two until the mixture turns creamy and uniform.
Cooling
- Let the mixture cool until it feels lukewarm.
- Add glycerin, panthenol, protein, and preservative. Stir well. If using fragrance, add now.
Thickening
- Pop the bowl in the fridge for 5 to 8 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Whisk again for a fluffy, lotion-like consistency.
Storage
- Spoon into a clean pump bottle or jar. Label it with the date.
Notes
For best results, start with a small amount and adjust according to your hair type. This leave-in conditioner is suitable for most hair types - adjust for low or high porosity as needed.