Pro Repair 18-MEA 1 kg

Pro Repair 18-MEA lipid ingredient for restoring the hydrophobic hair surface layer

Pro Repair 18-MEA is a functional lipid ingredient designed for hair care formulations aimed at supporting the natural surface layer of the hair cuticle. The active is based on derivatives of 18-methyl eicosanoic acid, a lipid naturally associated with the outer surface of hair fibers. The ingredient typically appears as a light yellow to amber oily liquid. It dissolves easily in oil phases and lipid emollients and distributes evenly in emulsion based hair care systems. In aqueous systems it is incorporated through emulsification with conditioning bases.

Properties and hair performance

In cosmetic formulations Pro Repair 18-MEA contributes to a smoother hair surface and supports the hydrophobic properties of the cuticle layer. In conditioning systems it provides a soft sensory finish and allows uniform distribution across the hair fiber. Hair appears smoother and shinier when included in balanced hair care formulations.

Industry applications

Pro Repair 18-MEA is used in conditioners, hair masks, restructuring treatments, leave in creams and professional salon hair care systems. It is suitable for functional hair repair lines, private label development and contract manufacturing thanks to stable performance in lipid phases and reproducible industrial processing.

Formula example restorative conditioning hair cream

Pro Repair 18-MEA 15 g
Purified water 750 ml
Cetearyl alcohol 40 g
Coconut oil 50 ml
BTMS emulsifier 25 g
Glycerin 50 g
Panthenol 10 g
Preservative system 2 g

The oil phase consisting of coconut oil, cetearyl alcohol and BTMS emulsifier is heated until fully melted. In a separate vessel purified water and glycerin are heated to a similar temperature. The oil phase is gradually incorporated into the aqueous phase under mixing to form a uniform emulsion base. After cooling Pro Repair 18-MEA and panthenol are added with continuous mixing until evenly distributed. The preservative system is incorporated and the pH is adjusted to a balanced level suitable for hair care formulations. The result is a restorative conditioning cream designed for hair surface care.

Pro Repair 18-MEA is intended for B2B manufacturers developing professional hair care systems. The ingredient provides stable emulsion integration, compatibility with industrial processing and reproducible performance for scalable cosmetic manufacturing.