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Cutissential™ 18-MEA 40
Highly substantive quaternary conditioning agent, derived from 18-MEA, which offers a biomimetic route to lipid replenishment of the hair’s surface. This highly effective, patented conditioning agent helps to restore hair to its natural hydrophobic state. Anionic-compatible.

INCI name

C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate (and) Dipropylene glycol

Cutissential 18-MEA 40
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Product details

Physical form at 25°C

  • Liquid

Chemistry

  • Quaternary ammonium compound

Functions

  • Effect ingredients
  • Hair conditioning

Regional availability

  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • N America

Applications

  • Hair colour
  • Hair conditioners - rinse off
  • Hair relaxing / permanent waves
  • Shampoos
  • Styling

Consumer benefit

  • Repair
  • Softness

Certifications and standards

  • IECIC
  • Halal

Ingredient origin

  • Animal derived
  • Plant derived
  • Petrochemical derived

Biodegradability

  • Not inherently biodegradable

Typicals

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Formulations

Enviroguard Leave-on Conditioning Spray

This leave-on conditioner is a clear, water-thin spray and is ideal for damaged hair. The formula uses CUTISSENTIAL 18-MEA 40 to help restore the hair's surface lipids which are often depleted with chemical treatment.

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Leave-On Conditioning Spray

This leave-on conditioner is a clear, water-thin spray and is ideal for damaged hair. The formula uses CUTISSENTIAL 18-MEA 40 to help restore the hair's surface lipids which are often depleted with chemical treatment.

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Replenish and Strengthen Leave-In Conditioner with CUTISSENTIAL 18-MEA 40

This light leave-in conditioner is designed to revitalise the hair. Cutissential™ 18-MEA-40 replenishes the lipid layer and restores the hairs’ natural hydrophobicity, while the dual action Keravis™ NSP ET acts as both a cortex strengthening complex and cuticle reinforcer for anti-breakage benefits...

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Crystal Clear Conditioning Shampoo

This shampoo uses Cutissential 18-MEA 40, a shampoo friendly quat which replenishes the lipid layer at the surface of the hair and restores the hair’s natural hydrophobicity. It also confers excellent wet and dry combing properties. Versathix provides efficient viscosity building and desirable...

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Repair My Hair With Flair Conditioner

This rich conditioner combines Kerestore™ 2.0 with Cutissential™ 18-MEA 40 to provide targeted repair of damaged hair. Kerestore™ 2.0 contains peptide sequences that match those found within the hair and is deposited at the site of cuticle damage. Cutissential™ 18-MEA 40 replenishes the lipid layer...

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BB Cream Day Care Hair Serum

Hair care products have recently jumped onto the ‘BB craze’ bandwagon, with multi-functional properties as its main draw. This daily care hair serum should be applied before leaving the home to provide utmost care on-the-go. Our products VisCaress HPD is a cationic rheology modifier with...

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CC Cream for Hair

This CC Cream for hair combines 10 benefits in one formulation to give you a complete correction for hair. This formulation provides complete: moisture, shine, smoothness, repair, nourishment, anti-frizz, UV protection, manageability, strength, anti-breakage. Rejuvasoft delivers that ‘moisturized’...

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Super Berry Hair Souffle

Feed your hair with this nourishing conditioner for the hair that has an unexpected, light texture. Super Food-derived biopolymers combine for super effects on the hair: Hydrosativum™ P SB, a powerful moisturizing active, hydrates the hair even at low humidities while Crodasone™ P provides heat...

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Hair Fix Cara

This hair setting gel is best applied onto flyaway hairs with a mini-comb brush. VisCaress HPD is a cationic liquid LDP which gives substantive conditioning to hair resulting in a soft afterfeel. Mirustyle MFP PE provides outstanding style holding benefits, excellent anti-frizz properties and has...

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Men's 5-in-1 Shampoo

Men’s 5-in-1 Shampoo is silicone-free and has five functions: anti-dandruff , increases hair shine with Crodamol STS, improving hair manageability with Procetyl AWS, essential Lipids replacement with Cutissential Behenyl 18 MEA-40 and delivers a cooling sensation with Menthol.

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Transparent Styling Gel

Cutissential™ 18-MEA 40 replenishes the lipid layers of the cuticle leading to healthier and more manageable hair. Hydrotriticum™ PVP is a special crosspolymer, which forms a film to improve conditioning and hair shine.

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Clear Biomimetic Conditioning Shampoo

This shampoo contains Cutissential 18-MEA 40 that can replenish 18-methyl eicosanoic acid (18-MEA), the natural lipid found on the hair surface. The phospholipid complex of Arlasik EFA, mimicking the natural structure of body’s cell, provides excellent substantivity and effective conditioning. Both...

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Clear Anti-hair Fall Shampoo

This clear shampoo with Procapil ™ is perfect to gently cleanse hair while strengthening it to avoid hair loss in the long run. Cutissential ™18-MEA 40 can replenish 18-methyl eicosanoic acid (18-MEA), the natural lipid found on the hair surface and the phospholipid complex of Arlasik™ EFA can...

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Lipid Replenishing Mild Sulphate Free Shampoo

This cost-effective clear sulphate free shampoo is an excellent value for money option. Crodasinic™ LS30 and Crodateric™ CAS 50 provide mild but effective cleansing and improve foam quality and quantity. Cutissential™ 18-MEA 40 provides high substantivity and offers a biomimetic route to lipid...

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Stylishly Strawberry Mousse

Thanks to MiruStyle™ CP you can create perfect, long lasting curls with this fruity mousse. Adding strength to the hair is Keravis™ NSP ET, whilst Cutissential™18-MEA 40 nourishes from root to tip. The creamy, yet stable foam has been created using Crodateric™ CAS 50 to leave a non-tacky feel on the...

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Mermaid Jelly Shampoo

This fun jelly shampoo contains Crodasinic™ LS30 and Adinol™ CT24 to provide mild but effective cleansing whilst improving foam quality and quantity. Crovol™ A70 acts as a mild solubiliser while Cromollient™ SCE delivers a soft after-feel with anti-irritant properties. Cutissential™ 18-MEA-40...

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Anti-Frizz & Shine Golden Oil Hair Treatment Ampoule

This gold-worthy light oil gives the hair an immediate boost for a healthy and full of life look. Cutissential™ 18 MEA 40 a lipid-replenishing hair conditioner restores the natural lipophilic character of damaged hair. Arlasilk™ PLN is a mild, substantive and water-compatible organosilicone with...

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