TRI-K Industries Inc. has introduced two ingredients, TRICare CG (INCI: Not Provided), an amino acid-based multifunctional ingredient and EverBond (INCI: Not provided) for addressing common hair damage concerns.
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TRICare CG is derived from amino acids and fatty acids, has superior purity and is solvent-free, per the company. Benefits of the ingredient include:
- Sebum production regulation, addressing excess shine and oiliness;
- Effectively addresses skin redness and pore size for a more even skin tone;
- Targets acne and dandruff-causing organisms, providing gentle relief from common skin care issues;
- Aids in product preservation, allowing formulators to phase out of outdated preservative systems;
- Is gentle on both skin and scalp;
- Environmentally friendly and produced via a green chemistry process and;
- Works well in rinse-offs and leave-ons.
The second ingredient, EverBond, repairs and protects damaged hair. It penetrates the hair cortex, effectively bonding with keratin sites to restore structure and strength to the hair strands. It is proven to penetrate the cortex to repair broken disulfide bonds caused by chemical treatments, per the company. The ingredient offers benefits, including:
- Effective repair of disulfide bonds;
- Repairing damaged, bleached hair to reduce breakage;
- Protection against heat styling and chemical treatments and;
- Strengthening and fortifying hair strands.
Sabrina Behnke, Ph.D., TRI-K associate business director-biopolymers and modern preservatives, commented: "TRIcare CG will soon be an essential element to every formulator’s ingredient library. It is a great alternative to other multifunctional ingredients and pairs well with organic acids, aromatic alcohols and other multifunctionals to create a broad-spectrum protection system. As preservatives and Multifunctional ingredients are often seen as inherently harmful to the microbiome, we are excited to show with our microbiome-friendly certification that this specific technology works in harmony with the natural flora and aligns with the trend of microbiome-friendly products."
