Xylishine
Xylishine – An Active Ingredient for Scalp Care and Enhanced Hair Shine
1. What is Xylishine?
✔ Xylishine is a hair care active ingredient developed by Seppic, combining plant-derived sugars and Pelvetia canaliculata seaweed extract. Inspired by the seaweed’s natural ability to retain water, Xylishine helps maintain hair moisture, improve the hair surface, and enhance natural shine.
✔ Xylishine received the Gold Award at the PCHi Fountain Awards 2018 for its innovative approach to achieving shinier, healthier-looking hair through deep moisturization.
✔ Certifications & Compliance: China Compliant, Halal Certified, Vegan Suitable, NOC >50%.
2. Product Information
✔ Product Name: Xylishine
✔ INCI Name: Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Maltitol, Xylitol, Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract
✔ Recommended Use Level: 3%
✔ Appearance: Yellow, water-soluble liquid.
✔ Processing: Suitable for cold processing and can be added at the final stage of formulation.
✔ Preservation System: Phenoxyethanol / Sodium Benzoate / Ethylhexyl Glycerin.
✔ Key Features:
• Water-soluble.
• Easy to incorporate into formulations.
• Does not affect the final product color.
3. Benefits & Performance Evaluation
3.1. Deep Moisturization for Dry Hair
✔ At a 3% use level, Xylishine deeply moisturizes dry hair, replenishes moisture lost due to external aggressions such as blow-drying, hair coloring, and hair straightening, while helping reinforce hair strength.
✔ Ex-vivo results demonstrated:
• 30% increase in water bound to the hair surface after one leave-on application.
• 9% increase in water bound within the hair fiber after 10 rinse-off applications.
3.2. Helps Repair Damaged Hair Cuticles
✔ At a 3% use level, Xylishine helps close damaged cuticle scales, controls water exchange through its barrier function, and supports hair surface repair after one leave-on application or 10 rinse-off applications.
3.3. Enhances Hair Shine and Improves Hair Feel
✔ In-vivo evaluations on curly and straight hair demonstrated that Xylishine helps:
• Increase hair shine by 7%.
• Improve hair softness by 7%.
• Enhance curl definition by 16%.
3.4. Protects Hair Against Dehydration
✔ Xylishine helps protect hair against dehydration and deeply moisturizes the hair fiber.
3.5. Visible Results from the First Application
✔ According to the brochure, from the first application (leave-on or rinse-off), Xylishine at 3% helps:
• Boost hair shine.
• Improve the definition of frizzy curls.
4. Contact Us
✔ If you are looking for an active ingredient that helps care for the scalp, enhance hair shine, and improve overall hair quality for next-generation hair care formulations, contact 3H Cosmetic for technical consultation, samples, and formulation support.
📞 Hotline: +84 327 612 525





