{"id":18760,"date":"2025-02-24T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/?p=18760"},"modified":"2025-02-26T16:20:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T16:20:12","slug":"stockholm-university-researchers-develop-eco-friendly-hair-conditioner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/stockholm-university-researchers-develop-eco-friendly-hair-conditioner\/","title":{"rendered":"Stockholm University Researchers Develop Eco-Friendly Hair Conditioner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-e7eb3fc3 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">Researchers at Stockholm University have unveiled a bio-based hair conditioner using lignin gel emulsions. This sustainable innovation could revolutionize the haircare industry by offering an eco-friendly alternative to conventional products.<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b0ffac9c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">The University Network<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-ee584a31\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-ec619ce7\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-32d99934\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"twitter\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d136f14\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"linkedin\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an inspiring leap towards sustainable personal care, researchers at Stockholm University have developed a fully bio-based hair conditioner that leverages the natural properties of lignin gel emulsions. This innovative formulation offers a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional haircare products, which often rely on synthetic ingredients derived from petroleum and oleochemicals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conventional hair conditioners generally contain between 20 and 30 ingredients, many of which raise significant sustainability and environmental concerns. However, the new study, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/doi\/10.1126\/sciadv.adr8372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">published<\/a> in Science Advances, demonstrates that micellar lignin gels can effectively stabilize emulsions with natural oils. This reduces the need for synthetic surfactants and other complex stabilizers commonly found in commercial products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Led by Mika Sipponen, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, the research team explored the potential of lignin \u2014 a common and renewable component found in wood biomass \u2014 as a multifunctional ingredient for hair conditioning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Our findings highlight lignin\u2019s potential as a stabilizer in oil-in-water emulsions, enabling a more natural and sustainable approach to hair conditioning,\u201d Sipponen said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.su.se\/english\/news\/biobased-lignin-gels-offer-sustainable-alternative-for-hair-conditioning-1.802718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">news release<\/a>. \u201cBy using wood-derived lignin directly without any chemical modification, we not only simplify the ingredient list but also eliminate the need for organic solvents, making the process more eco-friendly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lignin gel-based conditioner was rigorously tested against a commercial hair conditioner, revealing comparable emulsion stability, viscosity and conditioning performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notably, a formulation containing 6% coconut oil demonstrated an impressive ability to lubricate damaged hair, reducing the wet combing force by 13%. These results were confirmed through combing force measurements and multiscale microscopy analysis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Importantly, despite its dark color, the product was easily rinsed off from paper and skin with cold water, underscoring its practicality and user-friendliness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ievgen Pylypchuk, a key contributor to the development of the lignin gel, pointed out the broader applications of this versatile material, adding: \u201cOur lignin gel technology extends beyond personal care applications. 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