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Pro Repair 18-MEA lipid ingredient for restoring the natural hydrophobic hair surface
Pro Repair 18-MEA is a specialized lipid ingredient designed for hair care formulations that support the natural hydrophobic 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 material appears as a light yellow to amber oily liquid with moderate viscosity. It dissolves readily in oils and emollients and is incorporated into the oil phase of conditioning emulsions and hair treatment systems.
Properties and hair performance
In cosmetic formulations Pro Repair 18-MEA contributes to a smoother cuticle surface and supports the natural lipid characteristics of hair fibers. Hair appears more uniform and visually shinier while maintaining a soft sensory feel. Formulations remain balanced and lightweight without heavy residue.
Industry applications
Pro Repair 18-MEA is used in conditioners, hair masks, restructuring treatments, leave in creams and repair serums. It is suitable for professional salon systems, functional hair care ranges and innovative cosmetic formulations. The ingredient is widely used in private label development and contract manufacturing thanks to stable lipid phase integration and reproducible industrial processing.
Formula example lipid restorative hair mask
Pro Repair 18-MEA 15 g
Purified water 800 ml
Cetearyl alcohol 45 g
Jojoba oil 50 ml
BTMS emulsifier 30 g
Glycerin 55 g
Panthenol 10 g
Preservative system 2 g
The oil phase composed of jojoba oil, cetearyl alcohol and BTMS emulsifier is heated until fully melted. In a separate vessel purified water and glycerin are heated to the same temperature. The oil phase is gradually introduced into the aqueous phase under mixing to form a stable emulsion. After cooling to the active incorporation stage Pro Repair 18-MEA and panthenol are added and mixed thoroughly until evenly distributed. The preservative system is incorporated and the pH is adjusted to a balanced level suitable for hair care formulations. The final result is a creamy restorative hair mask with a lipid conditioning system.
Pro Repair 18-MEA is designed for B2B manufacturers of professional hair cosmetics, formulation laboratories and contract production facilities. The ingredient ensures stable emulsion performance, compatibility with industrial processing and reproducible results in scalable cosmetic manufacturing.
