Expanscience Laboratoires has launched two plant-based actives for skin care and extended their benefits into scalp and hair. Pixalia and Soline Bio respond to the skinification trend, bringing plant-based, microbiota-focused solutions from skin care into scalp and hair care, for healthier, more resilient hair and skin.
Pixalia: Launching Flavonoids Into Action
Pixalia (INCI: Propanediol (and) Water (Aqua) (and) Cleome Gynandra Leaf Extract) is rich in polyphenols, particularly flavonoids, that protect skin against oxidative stress and inflammation. Initially developed for acne-prone skin, Pixalia reportedly helps to regulate sebum production and support microbiota balance through its action on specific lipid markers.
Expanding into scalp care, Pixalia targets Malassezia restricta, a yeast associated with dandruff formation. In a 28-day self-assessment study using a leave-on formula:
- 90.3% of participants reported a visible reduction in dandruff and
- 77.4% felt less self-conscious about their scalp condition.
According to the company, this demonstrates both functional and emotional benefits. Thus, by helping to maintain a balanced scalp microbiota, Pixalia is designed to promote a healthier, more comfortable scalp environment.
Soline Bio: Sunflower Power to Nourish and Protect
Soline Bio (INCI: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables) is an organic sunflower seed oil concentrate, rich in unsaponifiables and sourced in France. Well-known in skin care for enhancing ceramide content and delivering long-lasting hydration, Soline Bio is now being applied to hair care, where it provides protective and nourishing effects, per the company.
Ex vivo studies on hair tresses exposed to summer-like stressors — i.e., sun, salt water and repeated brushing — showed that Soline Bio helps to:
- seal the cuticle,
- reduce breakage,
- improve softness and
- make detangling easier in wet and dry hair.
According to the company, hair treated with Soline Bio maintains strength, smoothness and resilience against environmental damage.
