Description 
Xylishine is a powerful, bio-inspired hair-repairing active designed to deliver deep hydration, restored shine, and improved hair flexibility. This advanced complex blends plant-derived sugars (from wood and sugarcane) with Pelvetia canaliculata—an algae renowned for its exceptional moisture-retention abilities. Together, these ingredients mimic nature’s own moisture-preserving mechanisms to revive damaged, dry, brittle, or chemically treated hair. Proven through both ex vivo and in vivo studies, Xylishine™ enhances shine, smoothness, curl definition, and softness after just one application in rinse-off or leave-on formulations.
INCI Name
Xylitylglucoside (and) Anhydroxylitol (and) Maltitol (and) Xylitol (and) Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract
BENEFITS
Deeply hydrates damaged and moisture-depleted hair
Restores shine, softness & smooth, healthy appearance
Repairs cuticles and reinforces hair fiber structure
Improves elasticity and reduces breakage
Enhances curl definition—ideal for frizzy or multi-ethnic hair
Provides instant shine & softness (clinically proven)
Suitable for all hair types, especially dry, brittle, colored & chemically treated hair
Readily biodegradable & globally compliant, including IECIC-listed (China)
USES
Shampoos (cationic or non-cationic)
Conditioners & deep treatment masks
Leave-on creams, serums, sprays & curl definers
Hair oils, hydrating mists & anti-frizz formulas
Professional salon products for repair & shine
APPLICATION
Hair repair and strengthening
Intense hydration treatments
Shine-boosting formulas
Curl definition & frizz-control products
Daily hair moisturizers and leave-ins
SOLUBILITY
Water-soluble
pH VALUE
Works best in pH 4.5 – 7
USAGE RATE
Recommended concentration: 3%
General range: 2–5% depending on formulation type
HOW IT WORKS
Sugar-derived humectants attract and bind water inside the hair fiber
Moisture-locking action prevents dryness, brittleness & frizz
Cuticle repair smooths the hair surface for enhanced shine
Pelvetia extract mimics the algae’s natural hydration cycle for deep, long-lasting moisture
Strengthens fiber structure, improving resilience and reducing breakage
Shown in ex vivo tests to increase hydration up to +30% in the hair core
In vivo studies show improved shine, softness & curl definition after just 1 use
HOW TO ADD TO FORMULATION
Add to water phase of formulation
Stable up to 70°C; preferably add during the cooling phase
Ideal for both rinse-off and leave-on products
Compatible with a wide range of haircare bases
Easily incorporated into shampoos, conditioners, sprays, serums & masks