BLP Larch and Green Tea Scalp Complex

BLP Larch and Green Tea Scalp Complex is a biotechnology-derived active for products that support fuller, healthier-looking hair. It combines dihydroquercetin-glucoside from larch wood and epigallocatechin gallate-glucoside from green tea with glycine and zinc.

What Is BLP Larch and Green Tea Scalp Complex?

The raw material is based on Redensyl™. The supplier describes it as a non-hormonal, well-tolerated approach to visible hair revitalization that works around the hair follicle and the dermal papilla. The INCI is Glycerin (and) Water (and) Larix Europea Wood Extract (and) Glycine (and) Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (and) Zinc Chloride (and) Sodium Metabisulfite. The CAS is listed as a mixture.

Key Properties

Non-hormonal

It offers a gentle option for hair and scalp products without hormonal actives.

Plant glucosides

Larch and green tea glucosides are paired with glycine and zinc in one liquid.

Wide use

The supplier lists scalp sprays and serums, shampoos, eyelash serums and primers and eyebrow products.

Where It Is Used

Build a leave-on scalp serum with our scalp peptide solution, or a brow and lash serum next to Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 peptide powder. You will find more hair and scalp actives in our active ingredients category.

How to Use

Stir the complex gently into the water phase in a cold process, or add it during cool-down below 50°C (122°F). The recommended use rate is 1 to 3%. It is stable in finished products at pH 2.0 to 5.0. It can go into oils with the help of surfactants. Do not apply it to the skin undiluted.

Compatibility and Technical Notes

Keep the final pH between 2.0 and 5.0. Refer to the supplier tips document for a full list of compatibilities and solubility. This is a raw cosmetic ingredient for cosmetic use only.

Characteristics

INCI: Glycerin (and) Water (and) Larix Europea Wood Extract (and) Glycine (and) Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (and) Zinc Chloride (and) Sodium Metabisulfite. CAS number: Mixture (as stated by supplier). Appearance: almost colorless to yellow liquid. Solubility: water phase; can be added to oils with surfactants. pH: raw material 3.0 to 5.0; stable in products at pH 2.0 to 5.0. Recommended use level: 1 to 3%. Shelf life: 2 years from the date of manufacture.

Storage

Long-term storage under refrigeration at 2 to 10°C (35 to 50°F). Protect from light and keep the container sealed.

FAQ

Is it hormonal?

No. The supplier describes it as a non-hormonal active.

What is the use rate?

1 to 3% of the finished product.

What pH should the product have?

It is stable in products with pH 2.0 to 5.0.