Patent Pick: Dry Shampoo Recipe Calls for Corn, Potatoes and a Dash of Zinc Salt

Nov 21st, 2017

Rachel Grabenhofer

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Dry shampoos have existed for years, either in powder or aerosol form. They remove excess sebum quickly from hair without the need to wet it. According to a new L'Oréal patent application, such products work by absorbing sebum through powders chosen for their sebum-absorbing qualities.

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The collection features a range of products catering to six different hair profiles: short, curly, wavy, long, silver and color-treated.

Dove Launches Love Your Hair Collection

According to the brand, this collection was developed to make tailored hair care more widely accessible, and effectively nourish a range of hair textures, types, lengths and colors.

The product will be offered in limited quantities on Rakuten Ichiba, one of Japan's largest e-commerce shopping malls.

Kao Corp. Launching Dry Shampoo Sheet

A light massage of the contoured sheet over the hair removes excess sebum and refreshes the scalp.

Mielle’s Pomegranate & Honey Collection Prime + Define styling system is formulated for thick, curly, Type 4 hair.

Mielle Organics Launches Air Dry Stylers

The Pomegranate & Honey Air Dry Styling Lotion and Pomegranate & Honey Air Dry Styler Gel are said to substantially reduce drying time.

PrimalHyal™ Hydra[+], the novel cationic HA

PrimalHyal™ Hydra[+], the novel cationic HA

Givaudan Active Beauty expands the boundaries of skin hydration with the launch of PrimalHyal™ Hydra[+], a new cationic HA crafted by white biotech. This unique cosmetic active outperforms standard HA hydration benefits by at least a factor of 2.

While some (if not many) of these allegations may be unfounded or misguided, it underscores the critical role of safety and toxicity testing even under non-typical product use conditions.

Unilever, J&J, Olaplex and L'Oreal Still Treading Legal Waters Over Lilial, Benzene

Olaplex, Redken, OGX, Dove, Nexxus, Suave, Tigi and Tresemmé brands are still making headlines as they tread legal waters over alleged Lilial and benzene content. Following are recent updates.

Personal care leads the way as the projected fastest-growing application for biosurfactants. This emerges from consumer demand for body washes, lotions, hair products, acne treatments and more.

Glycolipids and Challenges Ahead for the Growing $1.2 M Biosurfactants Market

Personal care is projected to be the fastest-growing application in the US $1.2 billion biosurfactants market. There are challenges ahead, however, including finding vigorous production strains, cheaper substrates and nominal bioreactor technologies.

There is not yet an agreed upon scientific definition of a 'bond builder' for hair. The present authors propose the following definition: “a formulation component that is able to penetrate into the hair and improve or restore the internal structure of hair, giving rise to an improvement in hair mechanical properties.”

How Bond Builders ‘Repair’ Hair

Bond builders are trending. So how do they work? This article explores the cross-linking bonds present in hair, how they are affected by damage and the ways in which cosmetic actives can alter them to improve hair properties.

Originally a symbol of family, tribe and status, Black hair experienced harsh treatment in early American history but emerged as an expression of freedom and self. Crystal Porter, Ph.D., explains in this interview. Watch now.

[video] Beauty Through Black History: Hair Focus

Embracing family, secret maps, expression of freedom and more – textured hair and hair care has held unique significance in Black history, as this exclusive interview with Crystal Porter, Ph.D., of Mane Insights, reveals. Watch to learn more.

The Ready Or Knot Detangling Brush is made with birch wood to keep the hair tangle-free while treating the scalp to a message.

Jen Atkin Debuts Mane by Mane Addicts

Mane is said to offer products that are designed to simplify routines and prioritize hair health.

Hair Proud features four product ranges: Revive & Repair, Hydrate & Nourish, Smooth & Shine and Everyday Care.

Proud Brand Expands With Hair Proud

The Proud brand first launched Skin Proud in August 2021.

Hair twists are trending, and reportedly benefit hair by protecting it so it can grow longer. Is this true? One expert responds.

Trending: Clean K-Beauty and Textured Hair Twists

This week's look at top consumer trends uncovered rising interest in one clean K-Beauty brand, and modern twists for textured hair. Read on for more.