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Formula: Heat Protecting Hair Spray

Written by Bill McClure | Jun 30, 2024 12:00:00 PM

Formulators and brand managers, use Itaconix's formula to create high-performance plant-based Heat Protecting Hair Spray.

Description: Heat protecting hair spray with VELASOFT® NE 100 that provides light natural hold.

Ingredients:

Ingredient Function wt%
DI water Diluent 94.6%
VELASOFT® NE 100 Heat protectant / styling polymer 2.4%
Pentylene glycol and benzoic acid / sodium benzoate Preservative 2.0%
Glycerin Humectant 0.5%
Hydrolyzed keratin Protein 0.5%

 

Directions:

  • Add water to clean vessel with mixing
  • Add VELASOFT® NE 100 slowly while mixing
  • Add glycerin while mixing
  • Add hydrolyzed keratin while mixing
  • Add preservative slowly while mixing 

Plant-Based Content: 100%

Product Properties:

  • Appearance: Clear to slightly yellow liquid
  • pH: 5.5
  • Viscosity: Water-like (10 cP)

Usage: Spray on hair as needed 

Potential Label Claims:

  • Shields against cuticle damage
  • Prevents roughness, making the hair feel sleek and easy to comb
  • Protects against the loss of hair strength
  • Washes out easily, leaves no residue or build-up
  • Superior curl retention in high temperature and humidity
  • Highly effective frizz control agent
  • Outstanding sensory properties offering a non-crispy, natural feeling to styled hair
  • Produces low tack formulations
  • Water soluble
  • 100% naturally derived