HAIR CARE ARTICLES

Presperse explains how the intersection of wellness, wellbeing, technology, and AI in the hair care industry is reshaping the way we care for our hair and our scalp

Oat Cosmetics has developed EcoPep (Avena sativa (oat) Peptide), a novel, high-purity oat peptide which revitalises hair from the scalp, promoting optimal scalp health, reducing hair fall and enhancing hair density

The use of upcycled ingredients in beauty and personal care products presents a promising avenue for brands to align with the growing consumer demand for sustainable practices. IFF shows how, despite certain challenges, upcycled ingredients like a natural betaine derived from sugar beet, are not only meeting but exceeding consumer expectations on efficacy and safety

DSM-Firmenich introduces a novel concept combining scalp science and aromatherapy that integrates natural, sustainably sourced bioactives with mind-benefiting fragrance, to create a holistic hair and scalp care experience

TRI-K presents a naturally derived alternative to traditional silicones that delivers comparable performance to cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone. In hair care, it is shown to significantly improve wet combing ease, showing comparable performance to cyclopentasiloxane. Furthermore, it also enhanced shine and lustre

Innospec demonstrates a water-saving, multifunctional product that can be used as a 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner and a body wash, and how the inclusion of two conditioning agents reduces the combing force on hair, reduces static and improves hair alignment

Beautiful, healthy-looking hair is characterized by an optimal moisture balance. Physical and chemical stress can damage the hair cuticles, causing them to protrude and act like an open door which leads to moisture loss. It is therefore crucial to restore and retain moisture in the damaged hair fibres.

Kalichem presents the findings of ex vivo studies said to prove the superior anti-frizz, resistance to combing, gloss and restructuring actions of its Kerashaft Alab active ingredient for hair care rinse off and leave on applications. It is based on an innovative biotech composition made of biodegradable vegetable derived oligopeptides and postbiotics

Rahn describes an active ingredient that targets a disbalanced scalp microbiota, an oily and sensitive scalp, providing relief from scalp discomfort

Symrise has developed a specific tailor-made process to obtain natural peptides for hair care Composed of native proteins, it will work at the cuticle level to improve hair smoothness, shine and split ends. Utilizing a new strategy to address hair damage, Symrise is now targeting those charged sites within the cortex, creating new interactions and stabilizing the broken bonds in the proteins

Innovacos has developed a hair care ingredient that stimulates the expression of main skin components providing hydration and helping regenerate the hair structure. According to in vitro studies, the bamboo vacuolar extract promotes the viability of essential hair components (HHFK and HHFDPC) and prevents hair ageing increasing KAP5 expression

TRI-K delves into the transformative potential of hydrolyzed moringa protein-based technologies in hair care.