Green Innovation: The Upcycling Movement Making Waves
August’s Featured Upcycled Solutions
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
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
Find your perfect hair and skin balance
Hemp Tein Z NPNF® is a natural, sustainable & organic protein made from recycled hemp seed biomass. Hemp Tein Z NPNF® is uniquely designed to protect and strengthen the skin and hair from external biological & environmental irritants. Skin immunity is the skin’s response to protect against pathogens and irritants and regulate inflammatory responses. It is one of the key elements for healthy skin homeostasis. Hemp Tein Z NPNF® restores skin immunity to external irritants such as chemicals, surfactants, sanitizers, pollutants, pathogens, and stress.
INCI Hydrolyzed Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract
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.