The skin barrier takes center stage in the third number of Beauty Horizons (TKS), which features our contribution: an in-depth overview of how it now extends beyond face and body, placing scalp care at the core of emerging cosmetic needs..
In recent years, the scalp has emerged as a strategic skin district, with its own physiology, microbiota, and specific vulnerabilities. In this context, cleansing is no longer a secondary gesture but a functional step that impacts barrier health, sebum quality, and microbial balance.
Biomimetic ingredients, mild surfactants, sebum-selective actives, and microbiome-balancing approaches are redefining shampoos and scalp-care treatments as true functional products, aligned with the paradigms of skinification and longevity.
At the same time, targeted cleansing technologies are emerging, outlining an evolutionary trajectory that mirrors what is already happening in advanced facial cleansing.
At Etichub, we observe these trends every day through our advanced testing services, which enable companies to validate claims related to barrier function, sebum regulation, microbiota balance, TEWL, and skin comfort using targeted and scientifically robust protocols.
Our expertise allows us to support brands and formulators in the development of effective, safe, and performance-driven detergents and scalp treatments.
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