Cutissential 18-MEA 1 kg

Cutissential 18-MEA as a reconstructive lipid ingredient for hair cuticle protection and stabilization of advanced hair care formulations

Cutissential 18-MEA is a specialized raw material based on 18-Methyl Eicosanoic Acid designed to replicate the natural lipid barrier of the hair cuticle and restore its surface properties. In global B2B manufacturing this functional ingredient is widely used in professional hair care formulations including conditioners masks serums and leave in systems. It is highly demanded in global markets within cuticle repair systems conditioning technologies and advanced hair formulations.

From a technological standpoint Cutissential 18-MEA demonstrates strong adhesion to the keratin surface forming a hydrophobic layer that reduces friction improves combability and enhances surface smoothness. It is highly compatible with cationic emulsions amphoteric systems and silicone ingredients ensuring uniform distribution and stable formulation performance. In industrial manufacturing it provides reproducibility scalability and consistent batch quality.

Properties and functional role

Cutissential 18-MEA functions as a lipid conditioning agent restoring hair surface improving slip and enhancing sensory properties. It stabilizes formulation structure and improves compatibility.

Properties and result

Incorporation improves smoothness reduces frizz enhances manageability and forms a protective layer that remains on the hair surface.

The ingredient remains stable during storage and under temperature variations ensuring consistent formulation performance.

Purpose

Used in conditioners masks serums leave in systems SPA products and professional hair care solutions.

Application

Applied in shampoos conditioners masks repair systems and heat protection formulations.

Recipe

Intensive hair reconstruction conditioner

Ingredients:
Water — 67 g
BTMS — 6 g
Cetearyl alcohol — 3 g
Cutissential 18-MEA — 2 g
Dimethicone — 2 g
Glycerin — 4 g
Panthenol — 2 g
Hydrolyzed wheat protein — 2 g
Preservative — 0.9 g
Lactic acid — 0.3 g

Technology: Heat phases to 70–75°C combine and homogenize cool to 45°C add active ingredients mix to 30–35°C adjust pH to 4.5–5.5.

Instruction: Control temperature ensure uniform mixing avoid overheating and monitor pH during cooling.

Manufacturing stability

Provides high stability scalability and consistent batch performance making it suitable for industrial manufacturing and contract production.