Givaudan Active Beauty redefines dandruff care with DandErase™

Givaudan Active Beauty is delighted to introduce DandErase™, a botanical active designed to eradicate dandruff and restore scalp health. This unique molecule is crafted by green fractionation from the petals of Crocus sativus L., commonly known as saffron, sustainably sourced in Morocco.

Dandruff is a widespread scalp condition, resulting in oily yellow flakes, itching and often, inflammation. Malassezia overgrowth is a key causal factor for this condition. 

Although naturally present in the skin microbiota, environmental factors can upset this balance, triggering the onset of dandruff.

DandErase™ revolutionises dandruff care by addressing both the root causes and symptoms of dandruff with a comprehensive mode of action: 
 

• Inhibiting the growth of Malassezia
• Reducing inflammation and erythema
• Mitigating itching and scalp discomfort
• Restoring the barrier function of the skin and scalp
• Balancing the microbiome for long-lasting anti-dandruff effects

Clinical trials demonstrate that DandErase™ rivals leading anti-dandruff shampoos, achieving up to a 95% reduction in dandruff within three days for all participants. By rebalancing the scalp microbiome, it effectively soothes itching and inflammation while preventing rebound effects. Notably, its benefits last beyond the treatment, with dandruff continuing to reduce even two weeks after stopping treatment. This long-lasting efficacy is attributed to its ability to stabilise the scalp Interabiome and selectively target Malassezia.

 “DandErase™ is a 100% natural origin, low-carbon botanical active developed as part of our circular beauty strategy¹. Selected from hundreds of candidates, it harnesses the power of precious, potent and rare upcycled crocus flowers, infused with unique molecules. DandErase™ is the only sustainable and revolutionary dandruff solution.”

Romain Reynaud, Research & Development Director

To learn more about our new ingredient and its marketing concept, S3D® Terralogy, we invite you to visit us at our booth #1B120 at in-cosmetics Global, taking place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

1.   [*Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) available upon request]

About Givaudan
Givaudan is a global leader in Fragrance & Beauty and Taste & Wellbeing. We celebrate the beauty of human experience by creating for happier, healthier lives with love for nature. Together with our customers we deliver food experiences, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. In 2024, Givaudan employed over 16,900 people worldwide and achieved CHF 7.4 billion in sales with a free cash flow of 15.6%. With a heritage that stretches back over 250 years, we are committed to driving long-term, purpose-led growth by improving people’s health and happiness and increasing our positive impact on nature. This is Givaudan. Human by nature. Discover more at: www.givaudan.com.

About Givaudan Fragrance & Beauty
Givaudan Fragrance & Beauty crafts inspired fragrances to perfume lives and memories, and develops innovative beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good all over the world. Nature is both our responsibility and our most precious muse. We are just as committed to sustainability as we are to creating innovative products that satisfy consumer needs and anticipate their desires. With a collaborative approach that favours co-creation, we have built a diverse portfolio across personal care, fabric care, hygiene, home care, fine fragrances, and beauty, reflecting our multidisciplinary expertise. This is Givaudan. Human by nature. Learn more at www.givaudan.com/fragrance-beauty.

About Givaudan Active Beauty
Givaudan Active Beauty crafts avant-garde cosmetic actives and high-end specialties that make people look and feel good. We bring nature’s most precious gifts to the art of personal care in the form of biotech & botanical high-performing molecules, delighting consumers. Our extensive portfolio of award-winning skin & hair ingredients spans a variety of benefits for human beauty: from well-ageing and self-tanners to radiance, microbiome-friendly, soothers, hydrators, and more. Backed by solid scientific recognition and consumers’ awareness, we remain at the cutting edge of this rapidly expanding market to deliver sustainable solutions supporting the growth of our customers. This is Givaudan. Human by nature. Learn more at www.givaudan.com/fragrance-beauty/active-beauty.

For further information please contact
Farida Tir Teerlinck, Active Beauty Communications    
E farida.tir_teerlinck@givaudan.com