01 · THE CUSTOMER PROBLEM
Colour-care products must reduce wash-related fading while preserving gloss, shade neutrality and acceptable buildup.
A deposited chitosan film can be evaluated as a temporary surface barrier that supports conditioning and colour retention.
Film-forming chitosan systems for reducing wash-related colour loss and protecting treated fibers.
02 · RECOMMENDED STARTING POINT
Start with the material designed for the decision.
A deposited surface layer can be evaluated as a barrier that reduces pigment or dye loss while supporting conditioning and fiber protection.
Without the shell
Controlled fungal sourcing supports a traceable, non-animal supply strategy.
Specification engineered
MW, DDA, purity, charge density and format are selected around the target result.
Application ready
Powder is only the starting point; Mykito also develops films, fibers, gels, coatings and formulations.
One technical partner
Material selection, formulation support and the validation plan are connected from the first sample.
03 · PERFORMANCE TARGETS
Build toward outcomes a buyer can measure.
Wash-fastness support
Wash-fastness support can be developed by matching the chitosan specification, dose and application-ready format to the finished hair-colour protection system.
Surface protection
Surface protection can be developed by matching the chitosan specification, dose and application-ready format to the finished hair-colour protection system.
Conditioning after colour treatment
Conditioning after colour treatment can be developed by matching the chitosan specification, dose and application-ready format to the finished hair-colour protection system.
04 · GO / NO-GO CRITERIA
Define the evidence before testing begins.
The first program is designed around three decision-making outputs—not an open-ended material trial.
Colour retention across wash cycles
Gloss and shade neutrality
Surfactant compatibility and buildup
05 · FROM SAMPLE TO DECISION
A practical application program,
not a bag of powder.
Define
Agree on the function, baseline, constraints and measurable success criteria.
Screen
Select the MW, DDA, purity, dose and physical format that fit the application.
Validate
Test the winning system in the finished formulation, device, process or use environment.
Recommended first request: A colour-care film former for standardized wash-cycle testing.
Start the Sample Brief06 · WHY CHITOSAN
Cationic affinity for hair + scalp
Positive charge supports attraction to negatively charged hair and damaged fiber regions. A thin surface film can influence smoothness, hold, humidity response and active retention.
There is no universal concentration. Grade and dose are screened against pH, interacting ingredients, process conditions and the target performance profile.
Surfactant compatibility, deposition, buildup, rinse behavior, sensory performance and claims are confirmed in the finished product.