Croda Beauty Actives' Sphingo’Hair Drypure is designed to "cement" both the scalp barrier and hair barrier structures to soothe, moisturize and reduce flaking of the scalp, while restoring hair smoothness, moisture balance, shine and combability.
Scalp Care and Hair Wellness: A Growing Trend in Beauty
The release of the technology comes amid a boom in scalp care and hair wellness. According to Circana, the scalp care sector grew twice the rate of the overall hair care category in 2024.
At the same time, according to Spate and Google, consumers are seeking hair wellness solutions, similar to the longevity concepts favored in skin care.
Enhancing Hair and Scalp Health with Sphingo’Hair Drypure
The ingredient technology comprises a bio-fermentation-derived long-chain fatty acids ceramide NP and addresses the similarities between and interdependencies of hair and scalp barrier structures.
By supporting these barriers, Sphingo’Hair Drypure defends the scalp and hair from external aggressors and thereby boosts their longevity.
Per Croda, preclinical and clinical evaluations conducted with the ingredient showed that Sphingo’Hair Drypure:
- reinforces the skin’s barrier function
- increases scalp hydration
- reduces scaling
- soothes inflammation
- maintains proper hair fiber moisture balance
- smooths hair fiber cuticles for a boost in luster and manageability
