Application and Innovation of Erythritol in Hair Care Products
Natural Fermented Polyol Monosaccharide
Superior Osmotic Moisture Balance
Exceptional Thermal and pH Stability
Non-Hygroscopic Clean Crystal Structure
Application and Innovation of Erythritol in Hair Care Products
What is Eryfine™Erythritol
Natural Sweetness, Enhanced Performance
Erythritol is a naturally occurring four-carbon sugar alcohol (molecular formula: C4H10O4). In nature, it is widely found in fungi, lichens, and fruits such as melons, grapes, and pears, as well as in fermented foods like wine, beer, and soy sauce.
Industrially, Eryfine™Erythritol is produced via the bio-fermentation of glucose. It presents as a white crystalline powder with moderate water solubility (37% at 25°C) and exceptional stability across a broad pH range and heat conditions up to 200°C.
Health and Physiological Benefits
Ultra-Low Caloric Impact
Delivers minimal caloric value (0.2–0.4 kcal/g) and causes no metabolic burden.
Glycemic Friendliness
Features near-zero glycemic and insulinemic indices.
High Tolerance & Safety
Exhibits high human physiological tolerance and minimal irritation to skin and mucosal membranes.
Non-Cariogenic & Antimicrobial Synergy
Resists oral bacterial fermentation, supporting microbial control in personal care formulations.
Application Advantages in Hair Care Formulations
Natural & High-Efficiency Scalp & Hair Osmotic Humectant
Due to its small molecular weight, Eryfine™Erythritol penetrates the cuticle and cortex layers of hair as well as the stratum corneum of the scalp, forming a hydration shield that delivers long-lasting moisture and alleviates dryness.
Enhanced Smoothness & Anti-Static Performance
By regulating bound water on the hair surface, Eryfine™Erythritol reduces friction coefficients, minimizes static cling, and improves both wet and dry combability, leaving hair soft and manageable.
Synergistic Antimicrobial Preservation Boost
The low water activity of Eryfine™Erythritol works synergistically with preservation systems in personal care products, reducing the need for harsh synthetic preservatives while enhancing formula mildness.
Refreshing Scalp Comfort & Non-Greasy Feel
Leveraging its high negative heat of solution, Eryfine™Erythritol delivers a soothing, cooling sensation to the scalp without leaving heavy, greasy build-up on the hair shaft.
Product Application Cases
Product Information
Brand: Kans | Company: KanS
Root-lifting styling mist formulated to maintain volume while managing hair moisture.
Key Ingredients
Eryfine™Erythritol Value
Lightweight Hydration: Functions as a lightweight hydrator and anti-static conditioner, preventing hair brittleness from alcohol and silica.
Volume Maintenance: Locks moisture into the hair shaft without adding weight, preserving root lift, airy volume, and natural flexibility.
Product Information
Brand: Sephora Coconut | Company: S+
Waterless, eco-friendly solid shampoo bar designed for hair hydration and softness.
Key Ingredients
Eryfine™Erythritol Value
Rapid Dissolution: Delivers dual benefits of structural crystallization and rapid water-dissolving hydration for quick lather release.
Stripping Protection: Synergizes with coconut oil to offset surfactant-induced stripping, creating a weightless moisture shield.
Product Information
Brand: Freshly Cosmetics | Company: Freshly Cosmetics
99.4% natural-origin leave-in detangling and repair spray.
Key Ingredients
Eryfine™Erythritol Value
Conditioning & Repair: Binds water to damaged cuticles alongside pea peptides, significantly reducing friction during combing and minimizing breakage.
Anti-Static Bounce: Imparts natural shine and bounce without weighing hair down.
About the Company
Baolingbao Biology Co., Ltd.
Manufacturing Scale & Capabilities
Covering 1,600 acres with 1,300 employees, 16 production lines, and 600,000 tons annual capacity, Baolingbao offers integrated capabilities from R&D and process development to industrial scale-up and reliable delivery.
Sustainability & ESG
Targeting a cumulative reduction of 98,000 tons of CO2e emissions by 2029, a five-year water reduction of 3.08 million tons, and USD 25 million in sustainability project investments starting from 2025.
Contact Us
baolingbao@blb-cn.com
