Performance & Formulation Insights for Scalp Biome
How Scalp Biome Works: Rebalancing the Scalp’s Ecosystem
The surface of the scalp is a complex ecosystem, home to a diverse community of microorganisms known as the scalp microbiome. When this microbiome is balanced, the scalp is healthy, calm, and resilient. However, factors like stress, pollution, and harsh products can disrupt this balance (a state called dysbiosis), leading to issues like dandruff, excessive oiliness, itching, redness, and inflammation.
Scalp Biome is a postbiotic complex, meaning it consists of the beneficial ferments produced by probiotic bacteria, rather than the live bacteria themselves. This makes it exceptionally stable and easy to formulate with. These ferments contain essential nutrients, metabolites, and signaling molecules that selectively nourish beneficial microorganisms while discouraging the overgrowth of problematic ones. By restoring microbial harmony, Scalp Biome strengthens the scalp’s natural defenses, improves its barrier function, and directly addresses the root causes of common scalp concerns.
Formulation Guidelines for Optimal Performance
Scalp Biome is a user-friendly liquid that is easily incorporated into aqueous systems. For best results, add it to the water phase of your formulation or during the cool-down phase, ensuring the temperature is below 40°C (104°F) to preserve the integrity of the bioactive ferments. The recommended usage level is between 1% and 5%, depending on the desired intensity and application type.
This active is stable within a pH range of 4.5 to 6.5, which is ideal for scalp-friendly products. It is compatible with most common surfactants, conditioning agents, and other hair care actives. For enhanced soothing effects, it pairs well with ingredients like panthenol and allantoin. When formulating anti-dandruff products, it can be used alongside traditional actives to provide a complementary, microbiome-focused approach to scalp health.
Key Formulation Benefits
- Microbiome Regulation: Clinically shown to rebalance the scalp’s microflora, promoting a healthier and more resilient ecosystem.
- Reduces Redness & Itching: Effectively calms irritation and soothes the scalp, providing relief from sensitivity and itchiness.
- Dandruff & Flake Control: Helps reduce the appearance of flakes and dandruff by addressing the microbial imbalance that contributes to them.
- Improves Scalp Elasticity: Enhances the flexibility and health of the scalp skin, contributing to overall comfort and hair follicle health.
- Supports Natural Exfoliation: Fermentation-derived mild acids and enzymes support gentle, natural exfoliation to prevent buildup.
- Excellent Formulation Stability: As a postbiotic ferment, it is heat-stable up to 40°C and avoids the challenges of formulating with live probiotics.