HAIR CARE ARTICLES

The scalp care category is evolving from niche to core, driven by skinification and consumer demand for wellness-linked claims, as Biova explores.

Active Concepts describes its Global Warming Hair Protection Assay, which uncovers the effects of environmental stress on hair and drives the development of innovative ingredients that safeguard strength, structure, and lifespan.

For several years now, consumers have been redefining their approach to hair care. More mindful, more sensorial, yet also more technical, this evolution is giving rise to new routines inspired by skin care. Among them, the cleaning pre-wash trend is emerging as a true revolution in the world of hair care.

Ichimaru Pharcos introduces cashmere-derived hydrolysed keratin developed for repairing cuticle cell membrane complex in response to the increasing need for measures against daily damage as well as its repair action

Evolved By Nature explores the science, functionality, and formulation potential of its proprietary technology that re-engineers upcycled silk fibroin into custom peptides, and why these novel ingredients represent a new standard for high-performance hair care

Croda presents a novel biomimetic keratin peptide developed through advanced biotechnology that introduces a supplier-led innovation to the biomimetic bond building space. The active is engineered to specifically address molecular-level damage by facilitating the recharge of hair’s intrinsic keratin, thereby enhancing hair strength

The California Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (CASCC) has long stood as a source of innovation, community, and collaboration. Yet today, as we prepare to welcome thousands to Long Beach for our 2025 Suppliers’ Day, we stand at a turning point. This year marks a changing of the guard.

Rousselot explores the fairytale potential of collagen as the next-generation ingredient for the hair care segment, including how it empowers manufacturers to differentiate their beauty from within products and helps consumers live ‘happily ever-after’ with their hair

The first edition of Personal Care magazine was published in September 2000. Initially targeted at the Asian market, it has grown to become a truly global publication with distribution on every continent. Over the past 25 years, there have been plenty of ups and some downs. Editor Tim Probert tells the story.

SNF presents what it claims to be a groundbreaking approach to hair care formulation that aligns seamlessly with the industry’s evolving focus on sustainability without compromising on performance

Innospec explores low pH formulations that help to maintain hair hydration by improving moisture retention and preserving the structural integrity of the hair fibres. By maintaining a closed cuticle to promote moisture retention, acidic shampoos help extend the life of hair dye and improve the overall health of colour-treated hair

Biopolax explains why polysaccharide microgels are an effective component for creating shampoos with enhanced chelating and cleansing properties. They combine the functional characteristics of various single components – such as thickeners, complexing agents, aesthetic appearance modifiers - without losing consumer properties

British personal care manufacturer James Robinson Speciality Ingredients explains why, while tests and numbers can indicate improvement, it is the visible and tangible difference between treated and untreated hair that will make a hair claim truly convincing

As consumers increasingly seek hair care products that are both effective and free from harmful ingredients, native Australian botanicals have emerged as a popular choice. Down Under Enterprises describes the top five native Australian natural ingredients for hair and scalp care

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

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

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