thoroughly mix all ingredients (except perfume and color) and heat mixture to 176 F (80 C). cool the mixture to 122 F (50 C) while agitating it rapudly. add perfume and color as desired; cool rapidly to about 104 F (40 C) with dcontinued agitation; package. note: this formulation has high silicone content for maximum protection. it can be packaged in tubes or jars.