Hair Care
Ingredients
Ashland
Chromafend biofunctional is a golden flax seed extract formulated
to preserve hair’s natural color by boosting key pigmentation
biomarkers in the hair follicle. It can be used in a variety of hair
treatments to address the first signs of gray hair, boost gray hair
darkening and vitality, space out the need for gray hair coloration,
and can also be used to boost hair darkening in men’s beards.
BASF
New styling polymer Luviset 360 offers strong, flexible and
long-lasting hold as well as low flaking. It supports anti-pollution
claims and allows for new textures. Luviset 360 can produce high
viscous styling products with no or low movement inside the
package. It provides a high degree of bending stiffness and curl retention
even in formulations with low concentrations and shows
enhanced hold, especially under conditions of high humidity. Its
compatibility with numerous actives also makes it suitable for styling
products with moisturizing or hair strengthening claims.
Chemyunion
ThermoShield Premium is a heat protector that retains water
inside the hair fiber, forming a protective film through a technological
mechanism. It protects the hair from thermal damages
without compromising styling. It promotes shine, softness and
anti-frizz effect and is an alternative to silicone heat protectants.
Applications include leave-on and finishing products. INCI:
Water (and) Glycerin (and) Salvia hispanica Seed Extract (and)
Trehalose (and) Xylitol (and) Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside (and)
Ethyl Linoleate (and) Ethyl Oleate (and) Sorbitan Oleate (and)
Polyquaternium-37 (and) Sodium Phosphate.
Evonik
Hairflux is a bio-inspired hair and scalp care ingredient, combining
relevant Sphinganine-based ceramides and natural oils to
achieve mild and well-tolerated efficacy. The multifunctional
olive-based ceramide aids in the care of different types of hair and
scalp damage. INCI: Ceramide NG (and) Olea Europaea (Olive)
Fruit Oil (and) Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil.
Givaudan Active Beauty
Naturein Wheat Peptides are a sustainable alternative to cationic
guar, a key specific detangling ingredient for hair care. The new
natural ingredient is obtained from 100% French origin locallysourced
wheat and crafted by Green fractionation. It acts as a
conditioner to smooth and detangle the hair; applications include
leave-in conditioning sprays.
In partnership with South Korean beauty innovation company
BIO-FD&C Co., Ltd., Givaudan Active Beauty unveiled two new
active ingredients crafted by Green biotechnology. Inspired by the
latest K-Beauty trends, K-phyto SC Camellia is an extract of plant
stem cells formulated to address dry scalps and dandruff, while
K-phyto PP GHK is a phytopeptide aimed to reduce skin sebum
production.
Jeen International
OleoSil naturally-derived silicone elastomer gels utilize Jeechem
NDA alkanes for an array of functional end products differentiated
by sensorial end feel. Jeechem NDA alkanes can be used in
place of silicone oils, contributing emolliency, shine and transient
conditioning in hair styling and sculpting products, pomades,
shampoos, conditioners and rinses.
Lubrizol Life Science
Fixate Renew safely enables long-lasting hair manageability, care
and style benefits, lasting for more than 10 shampoos. It is activated
with heat using a typical flat ironing technique, modifying
the hair fiber for improved manageability.
Seascalp Biomarine is a natural biotechnological ingredient
intended to minimize the accumulation of sebaceous lipids and
strengthen the skin barrier function. It helps provide a healthy
scalp with less itchiness, greasiness and fewer flakes for up to
two weeks. INCI: Water (Aqua) (and) Pseudoalteromonas Ferment
Extract (and) Sodium Salicylate.
Seiwa Kasei Co., Ltd.
Vegetamide 18MEA-NJ is a plant-derived liquid cuticle alternative
to silicone. It has a similar structure to F-Layer (containing
18-MEA), which is the structure of hair cuticles. It can restore
damaged hair surfaces to a healthy state with enhanced texture.
INCI: Cetearamidoethyldiethonium Succinoyl Hydrolyzed Pea
Protein (and) Glycerin (and) Water.
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