Functional vegan silk for inflammation reduction and active delivery in hair care

Overview

b-silk(TM) is a revolutionary vegan silk polypeptide created using white biotechnology. It serves as a functional ingredient in hair care products, specifically designed to reduce inflammation and deliver hair loss reduction actives over extended periods. The polypeptide forms a skin-compatible protective barrier, enhancing wound healing and alleviating scalp irritation. This innovation aims to improve hair loss treatments by delivering actives such as ketoconazole and finasteride in a controlled manner while reducing associated irritation.

Technical specifications

Key features:

• Vegan and biodegradable biomimetic silk polypeptide
• Forms a protective barrier on the skin and scalp
• Encapsulates and delivers active ingredients like ketoconazole and finasteride
• Reduces inflammation and accelerates wound healing
• Designed for use in hair loss reduction formulations

Applications:

• Hair care products targeting hair loss prevention
• Formulations requiring controlled release of active ingredients
• Products aimed at reducing scalp irritation and inflammation

Technology readiness level

The technology is at TRL 4, indicating it has been validated in a laboratory environment. Future development plans include testing synergistic combinations of b-silk(TM) with ketoconazole and finasteride to further enhance hair loss reduction capabilities while ensuring irritation-free application.