IO Scalp Care Crystal Powder

This ingredient at a glance

IO Scalp Care Crystal Powder is a crystal powder that dissolves in fats and oils. Its card lists flake-control shampoos, preventive shampoos, flake-control balms and masks, and leave-in hair lotions. In practice, it is a scalp care ingredient for products aimed at a scalp that looks less flaky and feels comfortable. The supplier CoA confirms the INCI and level for each lot.

Scalp care is skin care

Shoppers increasingly care for the scalp like facial skin, with cleansers, serums and masks. Visible flakes are one of the most common scalp concerns, and they affect confidence. A scalp care ingredient gives a brand a clear hero for this growing category.

Product formats

Shampoos

Flake-control and preventive shampoos are the main use. Dissolve this ingredient in a small amount of oil with a solubilizer, then add it to the shampoo base.

Balms and masks

Pre-wash scalp balms and masks carry it in their oil phase.

Leave-in lotions

Scalp lotions applied after washing need a solubilizer premix, or a hydro-alcoholic base.

Processing

Weigh the crystals and dissolve them in warm oil or in the oil phase. For water-based products, mix the oil solution with polysorbate 20 or a PEG-40 castor oil before adding water. Stir until clear.

Regulatory notes

In the US, products that claim to control dandruff fall under the OTC monograph rules. Cosmetic scalp products should keep claims about the look and feel of the scalp. Other markets have their own rules.

Partners

Menthol Liquid adds a cooling feel. Azelamide MEA is another scalp care ingredient in our range. Explore further options in the actives catalog.

Testing

A panel can rate visible flakes and scalp comfort over four weeks. Check clarity and stability of shampoos and lotions.

Claims

Use appearance wording: a scalp that looks less flaky and feels fresh and comfortable; clean, healthy-looking hair.

Range ideas

A shampoo, a pre-wash mask and a leave-in lotion make a full scalp routine. Clean, clinical-style packaging suits the theme.

Characteristics

Form: crystal powder. Solubility: fats and oils. Listed uses: flake-control shampoos, preventive shampoos, flake-control balms and masks, leave-in hair lotions. INCI and level: supplier CoA.

Original recipe: fresh scalp shampoo, 100 g

Distilled water 57.30 g, sodium laureth sulfate 70% 15.00 g, cocamidopropyl betaine 10.00 g, decyl glucoside 6.00 g, IO Scalp Care Crystal Powder 0.50 g, caprylic/capric triglyceride 1.00 g, polysorbate 20 3.00 g, menthol liquid 0.20 g, glycerin 2.00 g, sodium chloride 1.50 g, preservative 1.00 g, fragrance 0.50 g, citric acid solution to target pH 2.00 g. Dissolve IO Scalp Care Crystal Powder in warm triglyceride, mix with polysorbate 20, then add to the surfactant base with the rest.

Why flakes appear

Visible flakes on the scalp can have several causes, from dry winter air to oily scalp conditions and product build-up. Cosmetic scalp products focus on cleansing well, keeping the scalp comfortable and reducing the look of flakes. A gentle routine used regularly works better than harsh products used once. Explaining this on the product page helps shoppers use the products correctly. Suggest using the shampoo two or three times a week and the leave-in lotion daily. If flakes persist despite regular care, recommend seeing a professional.

Fragrance

Fresh mint, tea tree-style or herbal scents suit scalp products. Keep the level low, as the scalp can be sensitive, and test the fragrance with the active.

Record the lot number in your batch log so every production run can be traced back to its certificate of analysis. Retain a small sample of each lot for at least the shelf life of the finished product, since it makes later quality questions much easier to answer.

Storage

Store closed in a dry place away from heat. Close the container after use.