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Epres is said to be the only treatment on the market that uses diffusion technology, enabling it to continue transforming the hair long after it dries.

Olaplex Inventor Launches Bond-building Hair Care Brand

The line will consist of three vegan, Leaping Bunny Certified products, including one professional in-salon SKU and two consumer at-home SKUs.

Formulate Brand Presents 'Chemist-to-Consumer' Skin and Hair Care

Formulate is a brand that offers individualized hair, scalp and skin care to consumers. Products are designed by a chemist based on the consumer's responses to a series of questions, providing a "chemist-to-consumer" experience.

The experiments demonstrated the CS–CA axis is an important mediator and could be a therapeutic target for hair growth.

Research Identifies Citrate Synthase/Citric Acid Axis as Hair Growth Target

A paper published in the Journal of Dermatology reveals that disrupted citric acid metabolism can inhibit hair growth.

The Scalp and Hair DK Essence and Power Eyelash Serum are infused with medical-grade QuSome, which improves the efficacy of active ingredients by penetrating the depths of the skin and precisely delivering them to the source of the skin’s problems.

Dr. Keller Rolls Out Power Eyelash Serum and Scalp and Hair DK Essence

Both products are infused with medical-grade QuSome, which improves the efficacy of active ingredients by penetrating the depths of the skin and precisely delivering them to the source of the skin’s problems, according to the company.

The Daily Mail reports that doctors have found that when the drug is taken as a pill, it is still broken down into the active form that triggers hair growth.

Report: Rogaine Found to be More Effective as Pill

A doctor in Australia first offered the pills to a patient after they suffered an allergic rash to the lotion. The patient's hair continued to grow and they no longer experienced the rash.

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SYMPARE Methyl Ester Sulfonates (MES) Curated for Personal Care: The perfect balance between product performance and naturality

Improve your sustainability profile with KLK OLEO’s SYMPARE Methyl Ester Sulphonates (MES) - a sulphate-free anionic surfactant naturally made from plant source for the personal care categories.

Leaving Proof releases new bond-building product: Triple Bond Complex. The product is applied after shampoo and conditioner and stays in the hair, keeping it healthy and protected.

Living Proof Debuts Triple Bond Complex Hair Protectant

Living Proof has released a novel bond-building product: Triple Bond Complex. It is applied after shampoo and conditioner, and is designed to stay in the hair, keeping it healthy and protected.

K18 PEPTIDE PREP DETOX shampoo and PEPTIDE PREP pH maintenance shampoo.

K18 Rolls Out Proprietary Peptide Shampoo

Help your clients cleanse and detox their hair between appointments with the new shampoos from K18.

Hair care is seeking new innovations through an unlikely source: skin care. Join Lavinia Popescu, Ph.D., Director of R&D, Olaplex, at Beauty Accelerate 2022 to learn more.

Olaplex's Popescu to Tackle the 'Skinification' of Hair at Beauty Accelerate 2022

Lavinia Popescu, Ph.D., director of R&D for Olaplex, will detail how skin care ingredients have translated into hair care to improve hair's condition, among other benefits, during Beauty Accelerate 2022. Register now to get the best rates.

The updated packaging has already begun to roll out across salons and retailers including Ulta Beauty, Amazon, JCPenney and Hair.com, with all new packaging being phased in by the end of 2022.

Biolage Professional Relaunches Formulas as Cruelty-free, Vegan

Biolage will be putting forward its vegan, cruelty-free and 100% PCR claims as of August 1, 2022.

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Ceramides by Evonik: new possibilities for your formulations

Whether for skin care or hair care, the advanced products from Evonik make it easy to develop beauty formulas with profound and truly impressive effects. So, it's about time we take a look at the ceramide portfolio.

Featuring a blend of sulfate-free surfactants, UVA/ UVB filters and natural oils, the conditioner is said to target and brighten platinum tones with radiance and shine.

Label Challenge Answer: OGX Hydrate & Color Reviving + Lavender Luminescent Platinum Conditioner

Cosmetics & Toiletries puts your formulating skills to the test with this weekly Label Challenge. Challenges are posted to social media on Monday, you respond in the comments, and we give the answers in our Friday newsletter. Good luck!

The Hair Care System contains Rinse shampoo and hair rinse, Condition conditioner and hair mask, and 'Two Drop' Hair Serum.

Mounia Implements HAPi Technology in Restorative Hair Care System

The Hair Care System includes the "Rinse" shampoo and hair rinse, "Condition" conditioner and hair mask, and "Two Drop" Hair Serum, all formulated with Mounia's proprietary HAPi technology.

While in virgin hair, the colorant produced no effects, in bleached hair, the natural colorant produced a red-blonde color at 8%.

Red Dragon Fruit Skin Expands Natural Hair Dye Palette

Research published in Archives of The Medicine and Case Reports explored the potential of red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrizhus) skin waste upcycled from food production as a natural hair dye.

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Label Challenge Answer: TGIN, Miracle RepaiRx Deep Hydrating Hair Mask

Cosmetics & Toiletries puts your formulating skills to the test with this weekly Label Challenge. Challenges are posted to social media on Monday, you respond in the comments, and we give the answers in our Friday newsletter.

A free webcast on June 28, 2022, sponsored by Evonik, will address this demand for sustainable solutions by presenting ester quats as eco-friendly hair conditioning ingredients.

Plant-based, Sustainable to Grow Hair Care to US $152 B by 2028

Vegan and plant-based hair care formulas are expected to skyrocket as consumers seek niche, eco-friendly claims that matter to them. In relation, on June 28, Evonik will present a free webcast on ester quats for eco-friendlier hair conditioning.

Men who have tried it reportedly believe it to be as fast and easy as shaving, and agree that it offers a natural-looking result.

L'Oréal Rolls Out Men's One-Twist Gel Hair Color

The product comprises an ammonia-free gel formula packaged in a simple "twist, shake and apply" bottle. Undetectable grey coverage is reported in just 5 min.

In this installment of 'Formulating on Trend,' the author describes the 'skinification' of hair serums, combining skin care with hair care. Specifically discussed are the humectants, thickeners and more.

Formulating on Trend: Skinification of Hair

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes the "skinification" of hair serums, translating skin care ingredients into hair care. Specifically discussed are humectants, thickeners and more.