Barcelona, October 6-8, 2026 – The IngreDiZymes (IDZ) team attended the III Hair Care International Congress, organized by Beauty Cluster in Barcelona. The event brought together researchers, scientists, cosmetic ingredient developers and industry professionals to explore the latest scientific advances, emerging technologies and innovations shaping the future of hair and scalp care. The congress provided an excellent opportunity to discover new research approaches, exchange knowledge with industry experts and explore potential applications of biotechnology in the development of innovative cosmetic ingredients.

Scientific Innovation in Hair and Scalp Care

Throughout the congress, experts presented recent developments in hair science, highlighting the growing importance of understanding the biological mechanisms involved in hair and scalp health. Among the key topics discussed were:

  • Hair longevity and healthy aging: Emerging strategies to maintain hair follicle functionality and promote long-term hair health.
  • Scalp health and microbiome: The role of the scalp environment and microbial balance in maintaining healthy hair.
  • Bioactive ingredients, peptides and proteins: Innovative approaches to developing functional cosmetic ingredients with targeted biological activities.
  • Plant biotechnology: The potential of plant-derived compounds and biotechnological processes for creating new cosmetic solutions.
  • Efficacy evaluation: Advanced experimental models and analytical approaches for assessing the biological effects of hair care ingredients.

These scientific developments reflect the increasing importance of biotechnology and evidence-based innovation in the cosmetic industry.

Connecting Hair Care Innovation with IngreDiZymes’ Expertise

For IngreDiZymes, the congress was particularly relevant due to its strong connection with our research and development activities.

At IDZ, we specialize in the development of functional and bioactive ingredients from agricultural raw materials and food industry by-products, using sustainable biotechnological processes. Our expertise includes enzymatic hydrolysis, extraction, fractionation and purification to obtain bioactive peptides, polyphenols and other compounds with potential applications in the cosmetic, nutricosmetic and nutritional sectors. The scientific approaches presented during the congress highlighted interesting opportunities to explore how enzymatically obtained bioactive compounds could contribute to future innovations in hair and scalp care. In particular, the development of ingredients with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other targeted biological activities represents a promising research direction for cosmetic applications, subject to further efficacy and safety validation.

For IngreDiZymes, participating in events like the III Hair Care International Congress is an important part of staying connected with emerging scientific trends, identifying potential collaborations and exploring new opportunities for technological development. We would like to thank Beauty Cluster, the speakers and all participating organizations for creating such an engaging environment for scientific exchange and innovation.

At IngreDiZymes, we remain committed to transforming scientific knowledge into innovative, sustainable and high-value bioactive ingredients, contributing to the development of next-generation solutions for the cosmetic industry.