01 · THE CUSTOMER PROBLEM
Nail treatments need a film that adheres, flexes and carries a defined active without slow drying, peeling or difficult removal.
Chitosan combines film formation, adhesion and active-carrying capacity in a bio-based brush-on, serum or patch platform.
Thin chitosan films and active-delivery systems for nail-surface and periungual-care products.
02 · RECOMMENDED STARTING POINT
Start with the material designed for the decision.
Film formation, adhesion and active-carrying capacity make chitosan relevant to protective coatings, serums and treatment concepts.
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.
Protective surface films
Protective surface films can be developed by matching the chitosan specification, dose and application-ready format to the finished nail care system.
Active delivery
Active delivery can be developed by matching the chitosan specification, dose and application-ready format to the finished nail care system.
Moisture management
Moisture management can be developed by matching the chitosan specification, dose and application-ready format to the finished nail care 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.
Adhesion, flexibility and drying time
Removal and cosmetic appearance
Active delivery and finished-product efficacy
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 nail-film grade with defined adhesion and flexibility targets.
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.