dsm-firmenich unveils new hair repair solution powered by biotech innovation
Bond Aid exemplifies the future of hair care with its blend of advanced science, sustainability, and proven efficacy designed to enhance both hair appearance and scalp wellness in a natural, eco-friendly way.
SWITZERLAND – dsm-firmenich has introduced Bond Aid with OXY 229 CB, a groundbreaking hair repair ingredient leveraging biotech innovation to restore hair integrity and vitality.
This next-generation solution is based on a unique complex of peptides derived from baker’s yeast and rapeseed glycerin, combining three key functions: keratin binding to strengthen hair fibres from within, scalp oxygenation to boost scalp health, and biotechnology-driven formulation with sustainable, natural ingredients.
Clinically tested at a 1% concentration, Bond Aid demonstrated a 22% improvement in hair tensile strength after just one use, along with enhanced combability, indicating smoother hair. It also significantly increased scalp oxygen intake by 750% and boosted cell viability by 10%, supporting overall scalp vitality.
The ingredient is 98.17% natural, palm-oil-free, readily biodegradable, and designed with a low environmental footprint, reflecting dsm-firmenich’s commitment to sustainability and clean beauty principles.
Molecular modelling revealed that OXY 229 CB peptides uniquely target keratin inside hair fibres, enabling a multidimensional structural repair that addresses damage caused by heat styling, UV exposure, chemical treatments, and environmental stressors.
This innovation aligns with growing consumer demand for high-performance, eco-conscious hair repair solutions that deliver visible transformation from the first application.
Fabrice Guillemard, Director of Marketing at dsm-firmenich Beauty & Care, emphasized that Bond Aid offers a holistic, science-backed approach to hair repair, addressing hair health impacted by external aggressors such as sun, pollution, diet, sleep, and stress.
By leveraging biotechnology and peptide science, this solution sets new standards for effective and sustainable hair care formulations suitable for both rinse-off and leave-on products.
Meanwhile, dsm-firmenich Beauty & Care recently launched House of Science, a global campaign designed to transform the future of beauty through scientific innovation.
This campaign highlights the company’s deep global R&D expertise and celebrates the brilliant scientific minds that are shaping the next generation of beauty solutions.
The “House of Science” campaign reflects dsm-firmenich’s ambition to lead the beauty industry by combining scientific excellence with sustainability and purpose.
The company invests over €700 million(USD 829.1 million) annually in research and development, employing more than 2,000 scientists and engineers worldwide.
The company’s R&D efforts span biotechnology, microbiome research, data science, and phyto-expertise, all focused on advancing skin, hair, and sun care technologies that are effective, sustainable, and designed to improve everyday life.
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