IO Caviar Extract for Hair Care

Caviar is one of the most recognizable luxury words in beauty. On a label it promises richness, care and indulgence. IO Caviar Extract for Hair Care is a water-soluble liquid extract that brings this positioning to hair care, scalp care and skin care, with an application list that is broader than most luxury ingredients.

Source and documentation

Caviar extracts can come from different sources, and cosmetic ingredients sold under caviar names vary in composition. The exact INCI, source, composition and whether PF indicates a preservative-free grade are confirmed on the supplier CoA for each lot. Brands targeting vegan, vegetarian or halal audiences must check the source before labeling.

Specifications from the card

Liquid, water-soluble, pH 4 to 6.5. Applications: products that help reduce the look of hair breakage, care for a dry-feeling scalp, anti-flake products, shampoos for oily hair, care for aging skin and care for the look of stretch marks.

Hair and scalp products

Anti-breakage conditioner

A conditioner and mask for hair that breaks when brushed.

Scalp comfort serum

A light serum for a dry, tight-feeling scalp.

Oily hair shampoo

A clarifying yet gentle shampoo that supports a fresh-feeling scalp.

Anti-flake shampoo

A cosmetic shampoo for fewer visible flakes.

Skin products

Mature skin cream

A luxury cream for dry, mature-looking skin.

Body care for the look of stretch marks

Body oils and creams for areas such as the abdomen and thighs, positioned for smoother-looking skin. Keep claims cosmetic.

Formulating guidance

Add the extract during cool-down and keep the finished pH within 4 to 6.5. If the grade is preservative-free, the finished product still needs full preservation. Combine with hydrolyzed keratin for hair concepts and with marine collagen for a luxury skin story. More extracts are listed in botanical extracts.

Claims

Use cosmetic wording: stronger-looking hair with less breakage, a more comfortable scalp, smoother-looking skin.

Luxury positioning

Caviar products sell on experience. Rich textures, elegant packaging and a clear story about the ingredient support the premium price.

Testing

Run stability at room temperature and 40 °C, checking odor, color and pH. Test fragrance coverage, since extracts of this type can have a characteristic odor.

Range planning

A luxury hair line with a shampoo, a mask and a scalp serum, and a skin line with a cream and a body oil, can share the extract.

Hair breakage and the routine

Breakage-prone hair benefits from a full routine rather than one product. A gentle shampoo, a conditioner after every wash and a weekly mask build a smoother surface and make detangling easier. Adding the extract to each step keeps the story consistent and gives customers a reason to buy the whole line. Advise customers to use a wide-tooth comb on wet hair and to limit hot styling.

Scalp and lengths in one line

Oily hair shampoos and dry scalp products may seem to target opposite needs, but many customers have an oily scalp with dry, fragile lengths. A line that cleanses the scalp gently and conditions the lengths with the same luxury extract answers this common situation.

Original recipe: anti-breakage hair mask, 100 g

Phase A: water 78.70 g, glycerin 2.00 g, hydroxyethylcellulose 0.30 g. Phase B: cetearyl alcohol 6.00 g, behentrimonium chloride 2.00 g, argan oil 1.50 g, shea butter 2.00 g. Heat An and B to 75 °C, combine and cool. Phase C below 40 °C: IO Caviar Extract for Hair Care 4.00 g as an example level per CoA, hydrolyzed keratin 1.00 g, panthenol 1.00 g, preservative 1.00 g, fragrance 0.50 g. Adjust pH to about 4.5.

Storage

Store it sealed in a cool place away from light and close it promptly.