Lignin gel emulsions for environmentally benign hair conditioning.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 39982999.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1126/sciadv.adr8372 and PMC identifier 11844739.
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Abstract
Hair care products have complex surfactant and stabilizer compositions arising from oleochemicals, raising concerns over sustainability. Here, we show a fully biobased hair conditioner based on micellar lignin gels that stabilize emulsions with triglyceride oils. We demonstrate competitive emulsion stability, rheological properties, and performance relative to an off-the-shelf commercial product. Lignin gel emulsion with a 6% weight fraction of coconut oil effectively lubricates damaged hair, confirmed by a 13% reduction in wet combing force and validated through multiscale microscopy analysis. Notably, organic solvent-free production simplifies the ingredient list and offers an environmentally benign route for lignin utilization in hair care.
Medical subject headings
- Lignin
- Hair Preparations
- Hair