Hair care
TRENDSETTING HAIR CARE INGREDIENTS YOUR CUSTOMERS WILL LOVE
Our high-performance, hair care ingredients are designed to enable the hair care industry to develop innovative products that target consumer trends.
Address a multitude of consumer-driven needs such as frizz control, hydration, color protection, cuticle smoothing, and increased manageability.
Pollution-proof your hair
EssentiaTein® Protect’s targeted enzymatic process delivers multi-benefit efficacy in one product. Anti-pollution power with active benefits to repair hair's cuticle from the damage caused by UV rays, locks in essential hydration, and enhances shine. The unique trio of sustainable ingredients, Rice, Baobab, and Amaranth rejuvenates hair when damaged by daily pollution, UV rays, and oxidative stress, restoring the cuticle for healthier-looking, hair with a mirror-like shine.
INCI Hydrolyzed Rice Protein (and) Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract (and) Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Lock in moisture for frizz-free, hydrated hair
Fision® HydraTress delivers balanced moisture protection for 24-hour frizz control in any environment, on various hair types. This unique product instantly improves shine, for softer ends and enhances hair conditioning while detangling for increased manageability. Fision® HydraTress features key ingredients, quinoa protein, pea peptide, and hyaluronic acid, that are plant-based and vegan compliant. Our studies show that Fision® HydraTress significantly decreases frizz in any environment while demonstrating improved sensory attributes on a single application
INCI Water, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Glycerin, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Seed Extract, 1,2 -Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
A natural protein for hair color retention, conditioning and protection
Quinoa Pro Z NPNF® is a paraben-free hydrolyzed quinoa protein, designed to deliver the benefits of this ancient grain to skin and hair. Quinoa Pro NPNF® is the first ever oligopeptide for color retention. This ingredient improves initial color uptake during dying for more concentrated color, helps preserve and retain color over time and enhances color intensity with repeat applications. In addition to unbeaten color protection, Quinoa Pro Z NPNF® provides brilliant shine while improving manageability and conditioning. Quinoa Pro Z NPNF® is a COSMOS approved, earth-friendly and sustainable ingredient perfect for any hair care application.
INCI Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Naturally nourish for instant volume
Rice Tein NPNF® is a COSMOS approved hydrolyzed vegetable protein which has been extracted from rice bran ("Orysa Sativa"). The amino acid composition of Rice Tein NPNF® infuses hair with the perfect balance of anionic and cationic charges to lift hair fibers resulting in energized hair with volume with bounce. This product is an excellent film former, adding natural shine and highlights to the hair. This substantive protein also increases the ability of skin and hair to bind moisture. Applications for this product include make-up bases, shampoos, conditioners, styling products, moisturizers for sensitive skin, cleansing masks, and liquid face soaps.
INCI Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Anti-aging hair care through the legendary power of the Baobab
Baobab Tein NPNF® is a unique, multi-functional bioactive ingredient developed using TRI-K’s oligopeptide technology. Derived from the legendary power of the baobab, this product helps to defend skin from photo-aging and targets anti-aging for hair care. Baobab Tein NPNF® is a 5-in-1 anti-aging solution that helps to repair damage, increase hair strength, protect from UV-damage, moisturize dry hair and nourish strands from root to tip. In addition, Baobab Tein NPNF® defends skin from UV stress by limiting cellular photo-aging, significantly increases barrier function to protect & lock-in moisture, and restores DNA health following UV exposure. Introducing Baobab Tein NPNF® – Defend, restore & maintain skin & hair through the legendary power of the baobab.
Baobab Tein NPNF® is COSMOS approved and second place winner of the Sustainable Ingredient Award at the Sustainable Beauty Awards 2016 for its socioeconomic, philanthropic and environmental initiatives in Africa.
INCI Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Anti-aging hair care through the legendary power of the Baobab
Baobab Tein Z NPNF® is a unique, multi-functional bioactive ingredient developed using TRI-K’s oligopeptide technology. Derived from the legendary power of the baobab, this product helps to defend skin from photo-aging and targets anti-aging for hair care. Baobab Tein Z NPNF® is a 5-in-1 anti-aging solution that helps to repair damage, increase hair strength, protect from UV-damage, moisturize dry hair and nourish strands from root to tip. In addition, Baobab Tein Z NPNF® defends skin from UV stress by limiting cellular photo-aging, significantly increases barrier function to protect & lock-in moisture, and restores DNA health following UV exposure. Introducing Baobab TeinZ NPNF® – Defend, restore & maintain skin & hair through the legendary power of the baobab.
Baobab Tein Z NPNF® is COSMOS approved and second place winner of the Sustainable Ingredient Award at the Sustainable Beauty Awards 2016 for its socioeconomic, philanthropic and environmental initiatives in Africa.
INCI Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
For healthier, fuller looking hair
NaturePep® Amaranth is a natural peptide that addresses many common hair concerns. Fine hair plagues millions of men and women worldwide and is a consistently growing concern. Having thin individual fibers makes it difficult for hair to have bounce, shine, body, fullness or retain style.
NaturePep® Amaranth enhances hair’s structural integrity by increasing the diameter of individual hair fibers from the inside out for fuller, thicker and healthier looking hair. It also reduces friction between the strands allowing for more hair movement and reducing the risk of mechanical damage. Fortify your hair with this proven ingredient.
INCI Water (and) Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
An upcycled, naturally-derived silicone alternative
Fision® EcoSil is a naturally-derived & upcycled ingredient made from olive oil esters and olive oil unsaponifiables. It is a good alternative to cyclomethicones and low viscosity dimethicones, showing a similar sensory profile
INCI Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Multi-cultural vegetable keratin
KeraPlant Z NPNF® has a broad amino acid range for optimized damage recovery. This vegetable alternative to animal keratin aids in hair repair after bleaching & successfully smooths hair for easier detangling. This product is sustainable and vegetable sourced, while containing no GMO’s, parabens or formaldehydes and is vegan approved. In sensory evaluation, our vegetable alternative to animal keratin tested superior to a commercial product across all categories, including detangling, conditioning, moisturizing, smoothness & nourishment. KeraPlant Z NPNF® is proven to repair & revitalize all types of hair around the globe.
INCI Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Unique natural polymer for skin & hair protection
Phytovie® Defense is a natural, unique film former that functions as an emollient, protective barrier and defensive shield. It has strong moisturizing and film forming properties great for skin and sunscreens, and for hair heat protection
INCI Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Vegetable alternative for animal collagen
CollaPlant Z NPNF® was specifically and uniquely designed to be a vegetable alternative to mimic the amino acid composition and the sensory profile of animal based Hydrolyzed Collagen. Collagen is a vital tool that provides moisturization, which is the key element in the fight against aging. Hydrolyzed Collagen, a popular ingredient, is sourced from animals, such as cows and fish. Current consumers are seeking more products that embrace their ethical beliefs such animal welfare, sustainability and protecting the earth. Along those lines, veganism has become a mega trend that has grown from diets to consumer seeking vegan products in all their finished goods, including beauty & personal care.
INCI Water (and) Hydrolyzed Soy Protein (and) Rice Amino Acids (and) Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract (and) Proline
Microbiome-friendly skin care hero
Go beyond: Support your preservative system and care for your skin with a multifunctional that is gentle on the skin microbiome. TRIcare™ CG is solvent-free, thanks to a patented green chemistry process that achieves a 100% atom conversion and utilizes a biodegradable catalyst.
INCI Capryloyl Glycine
Healthy hair hydration
HyaClear® Solution PF is a crystal clear 1% sodium hyaluronate solution that is derived from a natural mucopolysaccharide, produced by an all-natural fermentation and purification process. This natural humectant, preserves skin elasticity and firmness due to its moisture retention properties, delivering a softer skin feel and youthful appearance instantly. HyaClear® Solution is ideal for any formulation seeking prestige aesthetics and efficacious multi-functional moisturization benefits. HyaClear® Solution PF utilizes a preservative system that is phenoxyethanol free, the Natural Origin Index is 0.963.
INCI Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Amino Wheat Z NPNF® consists primarily of highly hygroscopic free amino acids obtained from a careful, total hydrolysis of wheat protein. Due to the low molecular weight and purity of the product, Amino Wheat Z NPNF® is a very versatile vegetable-derived cosmetic raw material. It is the most soluble and the most hygroscopic of the vegetable products.
Uses include moisture building foundations, conditioners, shampoos, styling, blow drying and setting products, lotions, creams, bath products, nutritive products, mild facial cleansers and toners.
INCI Wheat Amino Acids
Amino Wheat NPNF® consists primarily of highly hygroscopic free amino acids obtained from a careful, total hydrolysis of wheat protein. Due to the low molecular weight and purity of the product, Amino Wheat NPNF® is a very versatile vegetable-derived cosmetic raw material. It is the most soluble and the most hygroscopic of the vegetable products.
Uses include moisture building foundations, conditioners, shampoos, styling, blow drying and setting products, lotions, creams, bath products, nutritive products, mild facial cleansers and toners.
INCI Wheat Amino Acids
Protect & Revive Hair with the World’s Most Trusted Grain
Wheat Tein NPNF® is an excellent film former and as such adds natural shine and highlights to the hair. Anti-irritant and protective properties are intact making Wheat Tein NPNF® an ideal ingredient for skin care products. It is ideal for application in shampoos, conditioners, styling products, creams, lotions and liquid hand soaps.
INCI Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Amino Soy NPNF® is product by a complete hydrolysis of soy proteins. It is hygroscopic in nature and due to its low molecular weight, can carry its moisture binding ability into key areas of the skin and hair where most needed. An increase in the moisture content of hair results in an increased flexibility and tensile strength. Amino Soy NPNF™ also smoothes and nourishes the skin.
INCI Soy Amino Acids
Traditional legumes to transform your hair
Soy Tein NPNF® is a cosmetic grade, enzymatically hydrolyzed soy protein. It increases the ability of the hair and skin to bind moisture and specifically improves the tensile strength of hair. It mitigates damage due to bleaching, perming, and hot combing. It adds shine, body, and manageability to hair care products. Soy Tein NPNF™ is substantive to hair and skin. It helps to minimize roughness and chapping of skin caused by dry climates.
INCI Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Rebond, Repair & Reinforce
EverBond™ is a natural bonding technology that repairs, strengthens and protects damaged hair. It penetrates the hair cortex, effectively bonding with keratin sites to restore structure and strength to the hair strands. EverBond™ offers a range of benefits, including the repair of disulfide bonds, protection against heat styling and strengthening hair strands to reduce breakage. Benefits are seen instantly after one application, and there is no unwanted build-up after multiple uses. EverBond™ can be used in a variety of hair care applications including pre-shampoo masks, shampoos, conditioner, and leave-on treatments.