Hair Actives

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Hair Actives 

Hair Actives

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
NAME
INCI
Producer
Usage Level
Solubility
Iso Naturality
Cosmos
Greenplex
Polyglyceryl-3 Betainate Malate, Sulfated Castor Oil, Aqua
Socri
3–8%
Water
1
Approved
GREENPLEX® is a 100% plant-derived complex designed to repair, protect, and enhance hair structure. It reinforces salt bonds, improving strength, elasticity, and resilience while forming a protective barrier against environmental stressors. Ideal for damaged hair, it helps reduce breakage, smooth the cuticle, and enhance styling without buildup or residue.


NAME
INCI
Producer
Usage Level
Solubility
Iso Naturality
Cosmos
Greenquat BT
Polyglyceryl-3 Betainate Acetate
Socri
2-5%
Water
1
Approved
GREENQUAT® BT is a 100% plant-derived cationic conditioner made from upcycled sugar beet. It provides moisturization, anti-frizz, and smoothing effects, improving hair texture and manageability. Designed to replace synthetic conditioning agents, it enhances foam quality, reduces static electricity, and offers mild anti-dandruff activity. Suitable for rinse-off and leave-on haircare formulations, it delivers a soft, velvety feel while being biodegradable and eco-friendly.


NAME
INCI
Producer
Usage Level
Solubility
Iso Naturality
Cosmos
Seatrace
Maris sal
Lessonia
0,5–10%
Water
1
Approved
Seatrace is a natural remineralizing active rich in essential minerals and trace elements, designed to strengthen and revitalize hair. It helps enhance curl definition, boost volume, and improve hair resilience, making it ideal for textured and wavy hair. By reinforcing the hair fiber and scalp health, it promotes hydration, nourishment, and long-lasting vitality in haircare formulations.


NAME
INCI
Producer
Usage Level
Solubility
Iso Naturality
Cosmos
Glucaveen
Avena sativa (oat) Bran Extract
Oat Cosmetics
1%
Partially water dispersible
-
Approved
Glucaveen is an oat-derived active rich in beta-glucan, designed to restore moisture and strengthen dry, damaged hair. It forms a protective film on the hair shaft, sealing in hydration and preventing water loss. Additionally, it offers heat protection, repairs structural damage, and enhances hair softness and resilience.


NAME
INCI
Producer
Usage Level
Solubility
Iso Naturality
Cosmos
Cosmegreen PC50
Stearyl/Behenyl Betainate Esylate (and) Stearyl/Behenyl Alcohol
Surfact Green
2-8%
-
1
Certified
CosmeGreen™ PC50 is a 100% bio-based conditioning agent designed for skin and hair care formulations. It provides detangling, smoothing, color retention, and curl preservation, making it ideal for conditioners, masks, and serums. It is COSMOS-certified, palm oil-free, and biodegradable, offering high performance with low eco-toxicity.


NAME
INCI
Producer
Usage Level
Solubility
Iso Naturality
Cosmos
Cosmegreen PCMB
Cetearyl Betainate Mesylate and Cetearyl Alcohol
Surfact Green
2-8%
-
0,98
-
CosmeGreen PCMB is a 99% bio-sourced, cationic surfactant system designed for personal care applications. It offers superior conditioning, detangling, and smoothing benefits, making it an excellent alternative to conventional conditioning agents like silicones and quats. This ingredient is readily biodegradable, safe to handle, and has a low environmental footprint, as it is developed using green chemistry principles without solvents or waste.


NAME
INCI
Producer
Usage Level
Solubility
Iso Naturality
Cosmos
Eco Pep for haircare
Avena Sativa (Oat) Peptide
Oat Cosmetics
0,1–1%
Water
100%
Approved
EcoPep is a natural oat-derived peptide that strengthens and revitalizes hair. It reduces hair fall, enhances thickness, and repairs damage, promoting healthier, resilient strands. Its biodegradable and hypoallergenic nature makes it a clean beauty choice for sustainable haircare.


NAME
INCI
Producer
Usage Level
Solubility
Iso Naturality
Cosmos
Faba Toniq
Cicer Arietinum Seed Extract, Benzyl Alcohol
The Upcycled Beauty Company
3–5%
Water dispersible
0,98
Approved
Faba Toniq is an upcycled, natural hair styling active derived from chickpeas. It enhances curl retention for up to 48 hours, improves hair manageability, and provides conditioning and frizz control. Rich in proteins, peptides, and carbohydrates, it forms a natural film around the hair, ensuring long-lasting styling while being eco-friendly and sustainable.


NAME
INCI
Producer
Usage Level
Solubility
Iso Naturality
Cosmos
Pumpkin Toniq
Hydrolyzed Pumpkin Seedcake, Sodium Benzoate
The Upcycled Beauty Company
3–5%
Water
0,99
Approved
Pumpkin Toniq is a zero-waste haircare active made from upcycled pumpkin seeds. It boosts hair shine by up to 20%, reduces frizz, and smooths cuticles for sleek, healthy-looking hair. Packed with amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, it conditions hair, improves wet combing, and promotes scalp health, making it a clean beauty choice.