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Shampoo

Tailored shampoo solutions for unique hair care needs

No two people have exactly the same hair care needs. And no two markets are alike when it comes to what shampoo consumers seek.

That’s why Dow offers a broad portfolio of specialized, highly functional ingredients that deliver the soft, luxurious feel consumers look for in shampoo. Our innovative formulations help you create targeted, customized shampoo products to meet diverse market trends and consumer demands – from moisturizing, shine and age-defying hair repair to targeted conditioning, improved softness and reduced flyaway benefits.

Featured shampoo solutions

DOWSIL™ CE-1874 MicroEmulsion

This microemulsion can help formulate standard, sulfate-free and clear shampoos that deliver a unique combination of hair repair and color protection benefits without sacrificing hair volume.

DEXCARE™ CD-1 POLYMER

A renewable bio-derived polysaccharide which is a highly effective deposition aid for benefit agents such as silicones or natural oils.

HydroxySHIELD™ Polymer

This polymer provides a shield of multi-functional benefits protecting hair from heat, color and damage that will delight consumers.

EcoSense™ Surfactants

Meet consumer demand for multi-functional, plant-based, biodegradable shampoos with this family of preservative-free surfactants.

ACULYN™ for Personal Care

Enhance texture, provide suspension, adjust flow properties and stabilize as well as thicken formulations in shampoo formulations.

DOWSIL™ 979 Emulsion

Protect and transform all hair types

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Tools and resources for silicone shampoo solutions

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DOWSIL™ Solutions: The beauty of silicone in hair care applications

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HydroxySHIELD™ Polymer: Beyond hair protection

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