Cutissential 18-MEA 5 g

Cutissential 18-MEA as a functional lipid ingredient for restoring hair surface hydrophobic layer and stabilizing hair care formulations

Cutissential 18-MEA is a specialized raw material containing 18-Methyl Eicosanoic Acid designed to mimic the natural lipid layer of the hair cuticle. In global B2B manufacturing this functional ingredient is widely used in professional hair care formulations conditioning systems and repair focused cosmetic products. Market demand is particularly strong in damage repair conditioning systems and high performance hair formulations.

From a technological standpoint Cutissential 18-MEA demonstrates strong affinity to the hair surface forming a hydrophobic layer that reduces friction and improves slip. It is highly compatible with cationic systems emulsions and silicone components ensuring uniform distribution and stable formulation performance. In industrial manufacturing it ensures reproducibility scalability and consistent batch quality.

Properties and functional role

Cutissential 18-MEA functions as a lipid conditioning ingredient restoring hair surface and improving sensory performance. It enhances formulation texture and stability.

Properties and result

Incorporation improves smoothness manageability and reduces mechanical stress on hair. It forms a protective layer providing consistent results.

Purpose

Used in conditioners masks serums and leave in treatments as a functional ingredient.

Application

Applied in shampoos conditioners masks and heat protection systems.

Recipe

Hair repair conditioner

Ingredients:
Water — 70 g
BTMS — 6 g
Cetearyl alcohol — 3 g
Cutissential 18-MEA — 2 g
Dimethicone — 2 g
Glycerin — 4 g
Panthenol — 2 g
Hydrolyzed keratin — 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 components and mix to 30–35°C adjust pH.

Instruction: Control temperature and ensure uniform mixing.

Manufacturing stability

Provides stability scalability and consistent batch performance for industrial production.