# Nanotech Scalp Care Hosokawa Micron Group Delivers Essentials to the Roots By Michael Plishka | Published 2009-01-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanotech-scalp-care-hosokawa-micron-group-delivers-essentials-to-the-roots References: [hosokawa](http://www.hosokawa.com/03research/research.htm) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CuSUq_C66o&eurl=http://www.silobreaker.com/ShowVideoFeed.aspx?ifid=ctl00_PageContent_CtrVideoFeedIFrame_VideoIFrame&DrillDownItems=7_8) Will the wonders of nanotechnology ever cease to amaze? Hosokawa Powder Technology Research Institute, of the Hosokawa Micron Group, is developing [scalp care products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bare-itchy-scalp-relief-serum) for men and women using nanotechnology. Small polymeric spheres contain a cocktail of 21 various oils. These spheres make a powder of sorts that is carried by minimal alcohol. The result is a gentler scalp product that [soothes itching and minimizes dandruff](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scalp-longevity-treatment) by penetrating the skin and reaching even the roots of the hair. It’s only a matter of time before this technology gets tailored to treating skin cancers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/hair) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nanotech Scalp Care:** Using nanotechnology to develop scalp care products that penetrate the skin and reach the roots of the hair. - **Polymeric Spheres:** Creating tiny polymeric spheres that carry a cocktail of oils for a gentler scalp product. - **Treating Skin Cancers:** Adapting nanotechnology scalp care technology for the treatment of skin cancers. ### Where This Applies - **Personal Care:** Opportunity for the personal care industry to innovate scalp care products using nanotechnology and polymeric spheres. - **Healthcare:** Incorporating nanotechnology scalp care technology into the healthcare industry for targeted skin cancer treatment. - **Cosmetics:** Exploring the use of polymeric spheres in cosmetics for improved delivery of active ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Peptide-Powered Haircare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neutrogena-hair-restore.md) - [Premium Scalp Care Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scalpceuticals-pro.md) - [Advanced Micro-Needle Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiseido-nextgen.md) - [Science-Backed Hair Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truescience-hair-care-system.md) - [Personalized Scalp Care Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutrire.md) - [Scalp-Focused Product Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrd-haircare.md) - [Molecular Technology-Powered Haircare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molecular-repair.md) - [Micro-Misting Hair Loss Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-loss-device.md) - [Hair Regeneration Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-loss-prevention-wearable.md)