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 Our Patents - Rodolphe&Co  At Rodolphe&Co, we focus on numerous biotechnological innovations in order to guarantee the effectiveness of our natural and organic products. Some of our products, such as the Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, or the Dermo-Grey, Dermo-Chute and Dermo-Sensitive serums, are patented for proven effectiveness. In the same logic ​​as our products, these patents are ORGANIC certified by Ecocert COSMOS ORGANIC. Here are their actions in detail:   DANDRILYS®Fights effectively and long-lastingly against dandruff | Dermo-Sensitive Serum | Anti-Dandruff Shampoo  Dandrilys® is a natural alternative to zinc pyrithione to effectively and durably fight against dandruff. It is a natural active ingredient from the bark of Ziziphus Joazeiro, rich in saponins, molecules with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, immunomodulatory properties and other pharmacological benefits.  Actions:1/ suppresses rapidly dandruff flakes (72hrs action)2/ reduces irritation and itching by limiting the liberation of histamine, the molecule responsible for inflammations and causing itching -> calms and apeases the scalp3/ regulates the secretion of sebum, one of the causes for dandruff4/ restores the skin barrier and normalizes cell renewal  Proven efficiency:Is more efficient and acts faster than the zinc pirithione (chemical molecule): -40% less dandruff after 6 days33% more efficient after 6 days-27% liberation of hismatinRegulates sebum secretion during and after the treatment (zinc pirithione, on the opposite, increases importantly the secretion)  DANDRILYS® improves the overall appearance of the scalp, with less itching and dandruff, even 10 days after stopping treatment.   ECTOIN®Protects the scalp cells | Dermo-Sensitive Serum | Anti-Dandruff Shampoo  Ectoin® is a molecule produced naturally by extremophile microorganisms living in extreme environments such as salt lakes, deserts or permafrost. This molecule binds the water molecules around it to form a moisturizing, nourishing and stabilizing protective shell, protecting the skin from stress (UV rays, pollution, cold, dryness...) and preventing cell damage. Actions:1/ stabilizes proteins, nucleic acids, biomembranes and cells2/ protects cells from damages and aging factors3/ restores and stimulates the cellulars functions responsible for health and beauty of the skin -> for a younger looking skin Proven efficiency:improves the elasticity of the skinimproves skin lesions and roughnessprotects Langerhans cells (epidermal cells) against UV raysreduces the number of cells burnt by the sunimproves skin hydrationprevents aging of the hair follicles   ANAGAIN™Stimulates hair growths and fights against hair loss | Dermo-Chute Serum  Extracted from organic pea shoots, AnaGain™ reduces hair loss by stimulating the Noggin and FGF-7 molecules found inside dermal papilla cells to reactivate hair growth. AnaGain™ is sourced from organic pea shoots for their high phytonutrient content. Actions:1/ stimulates hair growth from the roots2/ prolongs the life cycle of the hair3/ fully restores the vitality of the hair4/ for denser hair in just 3 months  Hair loss is due to an imbalance in the hair life cycle, with a reduced number of growing hairs (anagen phase) coupled with an increase in the number of declining hairs (telogen phase). A 3 month experience with AnaGain™ showed that:the density of hairs in the anagen phase has increased by about 8%the density of hairs in the telogen phase has reduces by more than 28%The growth coefficient (proportion of active hair follicles) increased from 4 to 7.2, which demonstrates a significant regrowth action.   ARCOLYS®Stimulates natural repigmentation of white hairs | Dermo-Grey Serum  Arcolys® is an anti-apoptotic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant molecule, sourced from the roots of the Picrorhiza Scrophulariiflora, native to Asia.  Hair whitening is due to the reduction of melanocytes, cells that produce pigments. Gray hair contains no melanocytes, or few inactive melanocytes. Arcolys® acts at this level to stimulate the natural pigmentation of the hair. Actions:1/ targets the mechanisms responsible for hair whitening2/ stimulates the natural hair pigmentation 3/ improves self-perception and emotions4/ slows down the hair whitening process  Proven efficiency:Reduces ROS production in the dermal papilla, an element that affects melanocyte activity and hair pigmentationImproves antioxidant properties of cells, reducing hair whiteningStimulates melanin productionDensity of white hair after 5 months: -19%Proportion of white hair after 5 months: -15%   KERAGUARD®Protects the color and heals colored hair | Specific Colored Hair Shampoo | Colored Hair Care  Keraguard® is extracted from young shoots of sunflower (Helianthus annuus) and the tara plant (Caesalpinia spinosa). The sunflower is a symbol of energy and perfection due to its symmetry and longevity. The young shoots of this plant have the highest concentration of phyto-nutrients, phytochemicals beneficial to health. The tara plant is a legume native to the Peruvian Andes. Tannins extracted from the tara plant are highly effective and stable antioxidants. Actions:1/ prevents hair color fading2/ repairs chemically treated hair3/ protects hair against heat, pollution, UV stress4/ restores hair strength Proven efficiency:Antioxidant power comparable to that of vitamin CUV hair protectionHair color protection (dyed hair)Repair of bleached hairProtection of hair against heat damage 

 Mother-of-Pearl from French Brittany  Flagship ingredient at the heart of the Rodolphe&Co brand, Mother-of-Pearl is a real panacea for beauty. What are the benefits of mother-of-pearl in cosmetics? What are the origins of its use? Let us explain it all to you.  What is mother-of-pearl? Mother-of-pearl is a biomineral. It is the iridescent coating biosynthesized by certain shellfish throughout their life. This coating lines the inside of the shell, constituting the smooth iridescent lining of mollusc shells, such as oysters for example.  Mother-of-pearl is also the material that constitutes pearls. They are formed from a grain of sand that penetrates inside the shell of the mollusc, which will then synthesize mother-of-pearl all around it in order to wrap it and form a pearl.  Why do we use mother-of-pearl? Etymologically, the French word for mother-of-pearl - "nacre" - comes from the Arabic word "naqqarah" or the Persian one "nakkar" which means beautiful and shimmering. It is a material that has been used since Antiquity in traditional Egyptian, Asian and Native American pharmacopoeia: The Mayans were the first to use it for its hardness and its similarity to the tissues of teeth, in order to make dental implantsChinese Empresses have been using mother-of-pearl for 2000 years as an ointment to keep the skin smooth and white, and to fight against wrinklesThe Egyptians used it to heal war woundsIn general, mother-of-pearl was also used by these civilizations to prevent and soothe sun burns  What are the properties of mother-of-pearl? In cosmetics, mother-of-pearl has regenerative properties:It stimulates bone regeneration and wound healingIt remineralizes and acts as an anti-aging agent thanks to its high calcium concentrationIt stimulates cell renewal thanks to its richness in cellular proteins similar to collagenIt acts as a light reflector when ground fine enoughIt has antioxidant properties  How is mother-of-pearl harvested at Rodolphe&Co? At Rodolphe&Co, mother-of-pearl is harvested during family walks on the beach, on the peninsula of Quiberon in French Brittany. Indeed, Ecocert does not allow the use of mother-of-pearl from agriculture: ours is harvested in the wild life, from the empty shells that are washed up on the beach. The pearly part is then extracted by a biotechnological process certified by Ecocert, then assembled with other natural components to be transformed into BIONACRE. This same Bionacre that you find in our Rodolphe&Co hair care products.    Where can I find the Rodolphe&Co products with mother-of-pearl? Bionacre is present in all of our water-based products, such as the shampoos, the Hydrating Hair Mask, the Mineral Colours… It is particularly visible in the Pearly Gel, a particularly shiny leave-in detangling hair gel.