The root to a clean and healthy scalp

Published: 5-Aug-2019 Featured companies: Alchemy Ingredients Innospec Chemyunion Ashland Inolex
Ingredients Hair Care

John Woodruff explores cosmetic ingredients developed to improve scalp health, strengthen hair and encourage hair growth

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The UK market for hair products in 2019 is estimated to be worth US$1,939.8m and it appears to be a very active and innovative market sector. Hair care starts with a clean and healthy scalp.

Scalps may suffer from dryness and flaking, irritation, itchiness, dandruff and excessive production of sebum. According to Alpha Chemicals, scalp health is a major trend.

The scalp is seen as an extension of the face, especially for those with balding or thinning hair. Alpha suggests hyaluronic acid as a moisturising agent and caffeine to block the effects of 5-a-dihydrotestosterone, the cause of genetic hair loss.

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Alchemy Ingredients create easy-to-use, naturally-derived ingredients using safe, raw materials that provide a high performance alternative to synthetic products Innospec is a global specialty chemicals company focused on bringing innovative new technologies to market combined with a fast and responsive service. Our global team of... Every day at Chemyunion, we create and develop sustainable and innovative ingredients aligned with market trends for the personal care, health, and home care sectors. Our... Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) is a global additives and specialty ingredients company with a conscious and proactive mindset for environment, social and governance (ESG). The...
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