1995, Centro de Tecnología Capilar was set up in Barcelona in response to the growing interest in and
need for personal hair care.
Finding out more about the behaviour of a unique structure, hair, stirred our curiosity. Technology combined with the knowledge and enthusiasm of our team enabled Centro de Tecnología Capilar to
become a company specialising in hair.
Since then we have worked together with top brands in the hair cosmetics sector and laboratories have turned to us for their research into hair, powering the expansion of our R&D department.
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The CTC team
We are a team of professionals, university graduates with backgrounds in biology, pharmacy, dermatology and analytical techniques - among other areas - with more than 20 years’ experience
in the sector.
We have experts in handling hair as well as a large panel of volunteers enabling us to gauge the market’s response to new challenges in cosmetics.
Who we work for
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More and more companies in the hair cosmetics sector are seeking to differentiate their products.
At the same time, consumers are increasingly demanding in terms of information and the
benefits promised by cosmetic products, and this influences their purchasing decisions.
Here at CTC we design and implement customised projects to provide service and
support for R&D and Marketing departments in companies in the sector, by preparing differentiated positioning and arguments for their
products which are supported and validated by scientific and/or sensory tests.
What we do
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● Research and Development
● Technical Support and Consultancy
● Training / Education
COLLABORATING CENTER:
Research and development
CENTRO DE TECNOLOGÍA CAPILAR · T. 93 419 41 21 · [email protected] · www.ctc-cabello.com
We have extensive experience in:
Formula developments for hair and scalp treatments: hair
loss, sebum, dandruff, sensitive, conditioning, etc.
Efficacy Tests of active ingredients and cosmetics
● Shampoos: anti-hair loss, anti-dandruff, frequent use, for
children, for sensitive skin, etc.
● Lotions and Concentrates: anti-hair loss, sebum control, soothing, anti-dandruff, etc.
● Rinsing and non-rinsing conditioners: long-lasting moisturisers, restructuring, solar protectors and colour protectors, among others.
● Hair straighteners, ethnics, hair body inhibitors, hair prosthesis products.
Efficacy assessment of specific tools for hair regeneration or
body hair removal.
Specialist consulting
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Customised for each company, association or professional group.
● Technical literature and writing
● Technical reports
● Legislation
● Treatment methodology
● Specialist technical-sales training
● Keys to marketing
● Marketing assistance
● Working procedures
Training
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● Quality advanced training
● Postgraduate and masters courses
● Courses in trichology
● Training in hair cosmetics
● Refresher training for hairdressing and beauty trainers
Instrumental efficacy tests
Imaging tests These make it possible to obtain an image of the hair surface at different magnifications.
Quantitative tests These make it possible to obtain numerical results and draw up comparative graphs. The tests are carried out on locks of hair. They include, for example, tests of strength, breaking points, loss of colour, moisturisation, comb test, etc.
CENTRO DE TECNOLOGÍA CAPILAR · T. 93 419 41 21 · [email protected] · www.ctc-cabello.com
Sensory efficacy tests
Analysis of locks of hair The product is assessed by experts using locks of hair.
Quantitative Descriptive Analysis (QDA)
The assessments are conducted by experts on volunteers to whom the product is applied.
Salon test
Assessed by hairdressing professionals (effective with colouring and styling products).
Consumer tests
The users who participate are selected taking into account the features of the product being tested. CTC has a data bank with over 2,000 potential panellists.
Dermatological test
Assessed by medical specialists (effective with products for skin sensitivity).
These make it possible to measure, analyse and
interpret the attributes of substances or preparations which are perceived by the
senses.
CENTRO DE TECNOLOGÍA CAPILAR · T. 93 419 41 21 · [email protected] · www.ctc-cabello.com
Sensory efficacy tests
CENTRO DE TECNOLOGÍA CAPILAR · T. 93 419 41 21 · [email protected] · www.ctc-cabello.com
Applications
● Complements instrumental methods
● Correlation between physical and chemical parameters and sensory responses to active substances
● Efficacy of prepared formulas: conditioners with or without rinse, masks, serums, volumisers, restructurising, fixing, colouring, etc.
● Modifications to formulas
● New product development for marketing
● Cost optimisation
● Stability test of quality over time
● Monitoring competitors
In Vitro tests
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Cell culture
Multiplication of keratinocytes and/or Fibroblasts. “In vitro” culture of hair follicles in different media.
Microbiological culturing of Dermatophytes, MIC.
Biochemical Tests
Enzymatic inhibition: 5 α-reductase, DHT receptors.
Increasing cellular metabolism.
Increasing trophic factors: EGF, FGF, IGF, etc. Anti-oxidant effect. Potential increase in neovascularisation. Analysis of Amino acid composition.
Chemical analysis of minerals in hair
Hair Claims for finished products
CENTRO DE TECNOLOGÍA CAPILAR · T. 93 419 41 21 · [email protected] · www.ctc-cabello.com
COSMETIC HAIR SHAFT CLAIMS
CONDITIONERS Products developed to facilitate brushing and give smoothness to hair. These may be associated with other claims such as shine strength, restructuring, etc.
STRUCTURING / REPAIRING Formulated to repair damaged, fragile and brittle hair. These may be associated with other claims: strength, smoothness, conditioning, thickness, etc.
MOISTURISING Cosmetics created to enhance the hair shaft by moisturising it, increasing its elasticity and strength. These may be associated with other claims: shine, strength, restructuring, etc.
Hair Claims for finished products
CENTRO DE TECNOLOGÍA CAPILAR · T. 93 419 41 21 · [email protected] · www.ctc-cabello.com
SHINE Products designed to give shine and softness to hair. These may be associated with other claims: strength, restructuring, colour, etc.
STRENGTH Preparations created to increase hair strength and stop it breaking. These may be associated with other claims: shine, softness, moisturisation, conditioning.
STYLING Formulas designed to change and/or hold the shape of hair. They are known as finishing products. These may be associated with other claims: shine, strength, colour, etc.
COLOUR Cosmetics intended to increase moisturisation in the hair shaft, so adding to its elasticity and strength. These may be associated with other claims: shine, strength, restructuring, etc.
Hair claims · Efficacy tests
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MEDICAL – SCALP CLAIMS
ANTI-PARASITIC / PEDICULICIDAL Preparations designed to disinfect the hair because of the presence de pediculus humanis capitis or lice.
TOXICITY Chemical analysis of hair fibre can detect traces of different toxic and pharmacological substances.
Hair claims · Efficacy tests
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SCALP CLAIMS
HAIR LOSS Products designed to prevent hair loss and regenerate the hair mass. Also used to assess the efficacy of body hair inhibitors.
SEBORRHOEA Preparations created to control excess lipids in the scalp.
FLAKING OR DANDRUFF Cosmetics designed to eliminate dandruff from the scalp and hair. These may be associated with other claims: itchiness, irritation, seborrhoea, reddening, etc.
SCALP CLAIMS
CENTRO DE TECNOLOGÍA CAPILAR · T. 93 419 41 21 · [email protected] · www.ctc-cabello.com
REDDENING Products designed to soothe the scalp and reduce irritation. These may be associated with other claims: tenderness, itchiness, moisturisation, etc.
MOISTURISATION Cosmetics whose aim is to add moisture to dry or dehydrated scalps.
NAIL CLAIMS
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STRENGTH
GROWTH RATE COLOR AND ASPECT ETC.
FACIAL OR BODY HAIR CLAIMS
INHIBITION OF BODY HAIR
BEARD GROWTH DEPILATORIES ETC
Associations and partnerships
CENTRO DE TECNOLOGÍA CAPILAR · T. 93 419 41 21 · [email protected] · www.ctc-cabello.com
CTC is currently a member of:
● International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC)
● Spanish society of cosmetic chemists (SEQC) ● Official college of biologists of Barcelona (COB)
In partnership with:
● Faculty of pharmacy of the university of Barcelona ● Official college of pharmacists of the province
of Barcelona. (COFB) ● Scientific and technical services of the university of
Barcelona (SCT-UB) ● Official College of Biologists of Catalonia (CBC) ● Generalitat de Catalunya. Education Department
CTC also has experts in the different fields of trichology research.
It has published articles on hair-related topics in different specialist journals.
Training activities
CENTRO DE TECNOLOGÍA CAPILAR · T. 93 419 41 21 · [email protected] · www.ctc-cabello.com
Numerous institutions and organisations have used C.T.C. to train their professional staff.
● Spanish ministry of education and science (MEC)
● Institute of education science (ICE)
● University of pharmacy of Barcelona (UB)
● SEQC
● Pharmaceutical associations
● Clínica Planas
● ICQP (autonomous government of Catalonia)
● National and multinational firms in the hair sector,
to train their technical and sales staff
C/ Entenza, 156
08029 Barcelona
T. 93 419 41 21
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