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The Rootist Debuts Bio-fermented Hair Wellness Range

SKUs in the range include the BioBrew Fermented Strengthening Serum, Strengthen Concentrated Shampoo, Strengthen Concentrated Conditioner, AHA+ACV Pre-Shampoo Scalp Clarifying Rinse, Clarify Dry Shampoo Powder and Clarify Balancing Serum for Oily Scalp.

The Henry Maso Keynote Lecture, moderated by COSA chair and vice chair Caryn Weiss, of Amway (left), and Paul Lawrence, Ph.D., of BioCogent (right), respectively, consisted of a conversation with Avantha Arachchi, of A Frame Brands (center) on the importance of inclusivity in products and internal teams.

DEI, Ethnic Hair, Adaptive Photoprotection, Temperature vs. Sunscreen Penetration, Post-procedural Care and More: SCC78 Day Three

Day three of the SCC78 Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase opened with the SCC Annual Awards Breakfast featuring the Henry Maso Keynote Lecture, which set the tone for one of the event's major themes: inclusivity. Here's a brief recap.

Badger Seabuckthorn Hair Oil for All Hair Types

Read the Label Online: Badger Seabuckthorn Hair Oil for All Hair Types

Badger Seabuckthorn Hair Oil may just do the trick by restoring hair’s natural balance. This column will review the ingredient listing for claims substantiation and functionality.

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[NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2017] Chemyunion Talks Efficacy at the Show

Companies at the show had at least one launch, trend or new technology to talk to attendees about, but Chemyunion came prepared with multiple new ingredients, ranges and test results to chat about.

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Vinegar Tames Unruly Hair in Lipoid Kosmetik Launch

Rice and apple cider vinegar are joined with botanical extracts in these Lipoid Kosmetik tinctures to reduce damage and leave hair smooth and shiny.

Seevix 's SVX is a vegan, spider-inspired biopolymer material that can boost the performance and capabilities of hair and skin care.

Seevix Spins Spider Silk-inspired Biopolymer, SVX

Seevix's SVX is a vegan, spider silk-inspired biopolymer material that can boost the performance and capabilities of hair and skin care.

TRI-K Combines Soy and Wheat for Alternative to Animal Keratin

TRI-K has launched a vegetable-based alternative to animal keratin to increase hair strength and elasticity for reduced breakage in hair.

Alpaflor Edelweiss CB is a Leontopodium alpinum ‘Helvetia’ extract, cultivated at 3,000 m altitude in the Swiss Alps.

DSM Finds Alpaflor Edelweiss CB Protects Skin, Improves Hair Density and Graying

Previously shown to protect skin against external stress, DSM’s Alpaflor Edelweiss CB has also been found to prevent hair thinning and graying.

Tumeric's Therapeutic Benefit in Cosmetics

Turmeric (INCI: Curcuma longa) is an ancient powdered spice that is part of the ginger family. It has a wide range of therapeutic and cosmetic benefits.

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Read the Label: Tisserand Coconut Beauty Oil 50 mL

Coconut oil is a rising trend as it benefits both skin and hair in numerous ways. Katerina Steventon, Ph.D., explores the claims and functionality of a product utilizing this ingredient to smooth hair and soften skin.

Silicones for Shine and Conditioning in Hair Care

At In-Cosmetics in Barcelona, Bluestar Silicones added two silicones to its Mirasil line, one designed to add shine and one designed to condition.

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[video] Hair Growth Sparked by Antioxidative Ingredient Line

These naturally produced antioxidants reportedly boost the production of new hair cells while protecting hair from the effects of pollution, including pigmentation issues and gray hair.

Olay Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo

Read the Label Online: Olay Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo

This online-only "Read the Label" reviews finished products to discuss why specific ingredients were used in the formulations. Here, Procter & Gamble's Olay Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo is discussed.

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Unwined by Hask’s Rosé Deep Conditioners

These rosé-inspired deep conditioners utilize wine extract, resveratrol, rose and other botanicals to maintain hair health and boost color protection.

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.

JB Skrub eschews hyper-masculine packaging in favor of bright colors and features reusable packs comprising 25%-30% PCR.

JB Skrub Targets Tween Boys with Clean, pH-balanced Skin, Hair and Body Care

The range eschews hyper-masculine packaging in favor of bright colors and features reusable packs comprised of 25%-30% PCR.

Carbopol BioSense polymer is Lubrizol's first readily biodegradable rheology modifier extracted from sustainably sourced eucalyptus forests.

Lubrizol Boosts Skin's Bioelectricity with Lectroglaze – Plus Three Polymers to Advance Sustainability

These novel ingredients showcase advances in biotechnology, the skin microbiome, polymer science and sustainability while addressing key trends in skin, hair and personal care formulations.

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Biobased Ingredients Usher in the Era of High-performance Clean Beauty

Bio-based solutions meet consumer demand for safe, effective and eco-friendly products and offer a path forward for conventional clean brands in a dermocosmetic-dominated era.