James Robinson Specialty Ingredients (stand 5E80) has developed Jarocare R25, a red lentil-derived bond repair active that improves hair strength by 25% and outperforms the current consumer gold standard.

Developed by the company’s Biotome division, this innovative ingredient represents a shift in how damaged hair can be repaired. The science behind R25 centers on its distinctive solvent-free enzymatic extraction process that preserves essential amino acids – lysine, arginine and histidine. This gentle approach stands apart from conventional harsh hydrolysis methods common in the industry, which often compromise the very elements responsible for restoration, according to JRSI.

These preserved amino acids are what effectively repair broken bonds within the hair structure. Comprehensive testing confirms R25’s effectiveness in repairing damaged hair. Tensile strength (Dia-Stron) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry analysis reveals significant improvement in hair strength—up to 25%, surpassing the consumer gold standard in the category. Advanced fluorescent tagging techniques provide visual confirmation that R25 penetrates deep into the hair fiber, reaching areas where repair is most needed.

More info: JRSI, www.jrsi.com/jarocare-r25