IO Scalp and Skin Care Active Liquid

IO Scalp and Skin Care Active Liquid is a water-soluble cosmetic active designed for hair and skin formulas. The ingredient brings precise face-care logic to scalp care, allowing brands to create lightweight leave-on and rinse-off products that address both hair and skin needs in one step. The liquid ingredient is suitable for the water phase with pH 4.5-6.5.

Product data

Water-soluble. PH range 4.5 to 6.5. Typical applications: hair cosmetics, hair serums, scalp tonics, shampoos and conditioners, ampoules and concentrates, and skin cosmetics such as facial serums and creams. For this ingredient, the supplier CoA of each lot confirms the exact INCI, composition and recommended level.

Scalp as skin

The scalp is skin, with more oil glands and hair follicles than most of the face. It reacts to harsh shampoos, styling residue and stress. Scalp serums and tonics bring face-care thinking to this area: light textures, targeted actives and regular use.

Scalp tonic

A leave-on spray used after washing.

Hair ampoule

A concentrated single-dose product for a weekly boost.

Hair serum

A light leave-in serum for the scalp and roots.

Shampoo and conditioner

Rinse-off care with the active.

Facial serum

A water-based serum for face care.

Claims

Use cosmetic wording such as a comfortable, refreshed scalp, stronger-looking and fuller-looking hair, and smooth, hydrated skin. Support numbers with tests on the finished product.

Who the products are for

Customers who want a scalp routine, people with thin-looking or fine hair, and those who prefer light, water-based face care.

Ampoule format

Ampoules suggest intensity and ritual. Single-dose vials or a dropper bottle used for a four-week course create a clear routine and repeat purchases.

Scalp tonic texture

Tonics must dry quickly, leave no residue and not weigh hair down. A small amount of ethanol helps drying; keep it moderate.

Testing

Run stability at room temperature and 40 °C, checking pH, clarity and odor.

Packaging

Spray bottles for tonics, vials or droppers for ampoules, pump bottles for shampoos, droppers for facial serums.

Batch quality

Keep the CoA for each lot and store retained samples.

Range planning

A shampoo, a tonic and an ampoule form a scalp line, while a facial serum extends the active into face care.

Routine guidance

Suggest the tonic after every wash and the ampoule once a week for a month.

Shampoo detail

Add the active after the surfactants and thickener, then confirm viscosity and clarity. Gentle surfactant systems suit scalp-focused shampoos, since harsh cleansing can leave the scalp feeling tight. A matching conditioner keeps lengths soft without weighing down the roots.

Face care detail

In facial serums, the active fits a light, water-based base with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. Keep the finished pH in the listed range.

Formulating guidance

Add the active into the water phase and keep the finished pH between 4.5 and 6.5. Follow the supplier TDS for the processing temperature. In scalp products, pair it with D-Panthenol and caffeine. In facial serums, combine it with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. More ingredients are listed under actives.

Original recipe: daily scalp tonic, 100 g

Purified water 84.60 g, ethanol 6.00 g, propanediol 3.00 g, IO Scalp and Skin Care Active Liquid 3.00 g as an example level per CoA, panthenol 1.00 g, caffeine 0.50 g, menthyl lactate 0.20 g, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil 0.40 g, preservative 0.80 g, citric acid solution 0.50 g. Dissolve caffeine in warm water and cool. Dissolve menthyl lactate in ethanol with the solubilizer and add to the water with propanediol, the active, panthenol and preservative. Adjust pH to about 5.5.