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Cationic surfactant conditioning systems: UnileverRecent Research Landscape

Inconsistent fiber deposition leads to poor sensory performance and high raw material waste. These innovations engineer specific surfactant-lipid structures to ensure uniform surface coating.

What technical problems is Unilever addressing in Cationic surfactant conditioning systems?

Inefficient active ingredient deposition

(21)evidences

Insufficient retention of conditioning agents on the hair surface during rinsing. Enhancing deposition efficiency ensures functional benefits are realized rather than washed away.

Post wash hair fiber friction

(21)evidences

Damp hair exhibits high friction and tangling during mechanical treatment. Reducing these physical impediments prevents cuticle damage and improves consumer ease of use.

Inefficient product distribution

(3)evidences

Incompatibility between cationic conditioning agents and anionic detergent surfactants leads to precipitation or reduced efficacy. Resolving this allows for stable multifunctional formulations that cleanse and condition simultaneously.