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Maca root extract contains high levels of flavonolignans and glucosinolates that have reported anti-proliferative activity against several cancers.

Nutraceuticals Benefit Hair Wellness and Growth

A recent review published in Nutrients explored nutraceuticals to benefit hair wellness and growth especially in the context of endocrine therapy-induced hair loss in breast cancer patients.

The survey shows that 32% of women will continue to dye their hair exclusively at home in 2021.

Garnier Surveys Quarantine Hair Color Habits

Garnier surveyed 2,000 American women to reveal one in three women dyed their hair in 2020 during quarantine; 32% say they will continue to dye their hair exclusively at home in 2021.

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Mast Hair Launches Hair Care for Men

From styling paste to shampoo, the products come in a biodegradable pouch for on-the-go use.

As an addition to Stephenson's Melt and Pour range, the company has created its first solid conditioning bar to reduce plastic packaging and water usage.

Stephenson Debuts First Solid Conditioning Bar

As an addition to Stephenson's Melt and Pour range, the company has created its first solid conditioning bar, designed to omit the plastic and water used to package and formulate traditional conditioners.

Jonathan Van Ness of Netflix's Queer Eye, works as the show's hairdresser and self-care advocate.

Amyris Partners with Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness for Hair Brand

This will expand Amyris' presence in the clean beauty space beyond its Biossance skin care, Pipette baby and mother care, and the recently announced Rose Inc. clean cosmetics brands.

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Hair Damage and Repair Literature: Sweet Potato Sochu and Red Clover

Hair thinning and loss; nourishing and bonding treatments; and scalp, curl and color care are among today's top concerns and trends in hair care. As such, we offer the following brief literature review with a look at recent research related to hair repair and damage.

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More Hair Naturally Regenerates Hair Growth with Stem Cell Blend

More Hair Naturally reports it uses the regenerative science of stem cells as a drug-free approach to hair thinning with More Hair Naturally 9, which is a part of the company’s “More Naturally Program.”

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CES 2021 Beauty Innovations Unveiled

The event is taking place January 11-14, 2021.

Jack Henry created The Essentials Kit for men to easily meet their personal care needs with 'clean' products. The kit includes a cleanser, natural deodorant and a clay pomade.

Jack Henry Offers ‘The Essentials’ in a Men’s Care Kit

Jack Henry created The Essentials Kit for men to easily meet their personal care needs with "clean" products. The kit includes a cleanser, natural deodorant and a clay pomade.

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Vegan Gelling Agent Imparts Variable Strengths, Antimicrobial Effects

A paper published in the recent Food Chemistry describes a novel non-animal gelling agent based on citric acid and disodium 5-guanylate that imparts variable viscoelastic properties.

Interest in eyebrow razors has grown 36.3% since last year

Data: 2020 Brows & Hair Trends

Data released by Spate shows 3 trends that have continuously emerged throughout 2020, which include: brow care, diffusing hair and all-natural shampoo.

Plantur 21 is focused on hair care for consumers with long tresses and Plantur 39 promotes hair growth for mature consumers.

Dr. Wolff Controls Hair Loss, Promotes Growth for Women 40+

After a successful launch in Germany, Dr. Wolff has released its caffeine-based hair care lines, Plantur 21 and 39, to the U.S. market. Plantur 21 addresses long tresses and Plantur 39 promotes hair growth for mature consumers.

Ashland has launched Styleze CSP, a nature-derived styling polymer to hold hair and resist humidity without leaving a residue on hair.

Ashland Promotes Natural Hair Styling with Styleze CSP

Ashland has launched Styleze CSP, a nature-derived styling polymer to hold hair and resist humidity without leaving a residue on hair.

Active Concepts has harnessed mycelium to protect hair against environmental and heat damage.

Active Concepts’ Mycofuse Protect Shields Hair from Stressors

Active Concepts has harnessed mycelium to protect hair against environmental and heat damage.

Luxury hair line R+Co Bleu by R+Co debuts early next year

[update] Luxury Hair Line R+Co Bleu by R+Co

R+Co's R+Co Bleu range is said to bring sophistication, unparalleled quality and ingredient innovation to hair care.

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Mother Dirt Reformulates, Expands Restorative Skin Care Line

Mother Dirt has reformulated and expanded its probiotic product range based on Ammonia Oxidizing Bacteria (AOB), which includes two restorative skin care kits. The products are designed to reveal healthier skin by balancing and restoring the microbiome.

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[video] Cosmetics R&D Vlog: Adapting Aesthetics for DIY Emulsions

In this Cosmetics R&D Vlog entry, Rachel Grabenhofer, of Cosmetics & Toiletries, connected with Megumi Kaji, of POLA Chemical Industries, about her work on creating DIY emulsions. Her work was presented at the IFSCC 2020 Congress.

Sabinsa has published a study showing successful results for its health serum in adults experiencing hair thinning and loss.

Sabinsa Serum Clinically Proven to Prevent Hair Loss

Sabinsa has published a study in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology showing successful results for its health serum in adults experiencing hair thinning and loss.