Sytheon’s HydraSynol DOI

Jun 13th, 2018

Brooke Schleehauf

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HydraSynol DOI (INCI: Isosorbide Dicaprylate) delivers healthy shine to hair. The lipophilic ingredient has an elegant skin feel and can be formulated in post-shampoo leave-in conditioners, low-VOC shine sprays and styling products with polymeric fixatives. Additionally, HydraSynol DOI is biodegradable and sustainably derived from non-GMO maize and coconut following the Principles of Green Chemistry.

For more information, visit www.sytheonltd.com.

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