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Tagra Library

Technical resources, formulation insights and application guides.

Tagra cellulose microcapsules under the microscope

Article

Under Pressure: Color Release Microcapsules (Cosmetics & Toiletries, 2022)

Peer-reviewed Cosmetics & Toiletries article by Tagra R&D on encapsulated iron oxide pigments that release color only when rubbed: stability, color strength and dust safety.

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Article

Microcapsules for Effective Skin Lightening Formulations (Euro Cosmetics)

Euro Cosmetics article by Tagra R&D on Tagravit™ C1, encapsulated ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate (vitamin C): stability at 40°C and a 12-week skin-lightening study.

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Article

Microcapsules for Dark Skin Cosmetics: DeeperCaps™ (COSSMA, 2024)

COSSMA 2024 article on Tagra DeeperCaps™ encapsulated pigments for dark skin: 1.5x color strength vs free pigments and +19.9% skin hydration in 4 weeks.

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Article

WS Biotin™: Encapsulated D-Biotin with Improved Water Solubility (International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2023)

IJCS 2023 paper on Tagra WS Biotin™: encapsulated D-Biotin with 20-fold higher water solubility that boosted hair keratins and growth genes in vitro.

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Article

Mineral Sunscreens Go High-Tech: Cellu TitanCap™ and Cellu ZinoCap™ (Expression Cosmétique, 2021)

Expression Cosmétique 2021 article on Tagra mineral SunCaps™ Cellu TitanCap™ and Cellu ZinoCap™: less white cast, better feel, in vitro SPF 67 and 8.4.

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Article

Photostable: Microencapsulated Avobenzone AvoCap™ 2 (COSSMA, 2023)

COSSMA 2023 article: Tagra AvoCap™ 2 microencapsulated avobenzone kept 43% of initial avobenzone after 7h sunlight vs 12% free, and ~40% UVA function.

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Article

An Innovative Way: WS SA50™ Water-Soluble Salicylic Acid for Hair Care (COSSMA, 2023)

COSSMA 2023 article: Tagra WS SA50™ water-soluble salicylic acid cut dandruff particles 51.1% and dandruff area 54.9% in a 28-day scalp serum trial.

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Article

Offering the Right Shade: Encapsulated Pigments for Dark Skin Tones (COSSMA, 2022)

COSSMA 2022 article by Tagra's R&D team on DeeperCaps™ double-layer encapsulated pigments that help color cosmetics match darker skin tones.

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Article

Encapsulated Power: Stabilising Retinol with CelluCap™ R (COSSMA, 2021)

COSSMA 2021 article on Tagra CelluCap™ R encapsulated retinol: better stability at 40°C, 55.2% firmer skin and 11.2% fewer visible lines in 4 weeks.

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Article

Captivating via Encapsulation: Color-Changing CameleonCaps™ (SPC, 2019)

SPC article on Tagra CameleonCaps™ encapsulated pigments: controlled color release, color-changing formulas and the RND™ double-layer capsule science.

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Article

A Conversation with Ron Folman, CEO and Founder of Tagra Biotechnologies

Euro Cosmetics interview with Ron Folman on Tagra's RND™ Release on Demand microencapsulation: how it works, benefits, formulation limits and products.

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Article

A Novel Microencapsulation Technology Ensuring Retinol Stability and Activity (SOFW Journal, 2014)

SOFW Journal 2014 paper on Tagra's encapsulated retinol (Tagravit™ R1): 7% retinol, 98% entrapment, far better stability and ~9% wrinkle reduction.

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Brochure

WS SA50™ Brochure: Hair Care

WS SA50™ is water-soluble salicylic acid (50% w/w, 5g/100ml) for scalp and hair care; a 4% serum cut dandruff particles by 51.1% in 28 days.

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Brochure

Tagra Water-Soluble Technology Brochure: WS SA50™ and WS Biotin™

Tagra's water-soluble technology turns poorly soluble actives into soluble powders: WS SA50™ lifts salicylic acid to 5%, WS Biotin™ lifts biotin to 2.2%.

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Brochure

WS Biotin™ Brochure: Hair Care

WS Biotin™ is water-soluble D-Biotin (50% w/w, 2.2g/100ml) for hair care; at 0.1% it upregulated FGF7 hair-growth gene expression by 122.1% in vitro.

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Brochure

WS Biotin™ Brochure: Skin Care

WS Biotin™ is water-soluble D-Biotin (50% w/w, 2.2g/100ml) for skin care; at 0.1% it cut UVA-induced melanin by 18.4% in vitro, with no crystallization.

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Brochure

WS SA50™ Brochure: Water-Soluble Salicylic Acid

WS SA50™ is water-soluble salicylic acid (50% w/w SA, 5g/100ml) for alcohol-free formulas; a 4% solution beat 2% free SA against P. acnes.

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Brochure

CelluOil™ Lavender: Encapsulated Lavender Essential Oil

CelluOil™ Lavender encapsulates lavender oil (48% loading) for long-lasting release, oil retention and a 25% cut in IL1A expression in vitro.

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Brochure

CelluOils™ Brochure: Encapsulated Essential Oils

CelluOils™ turn liquid essential oils into encapsulated powders; CelluOil™ Ment (20% menthol) delivers instant, extended cooling without crystallization.

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Brochure

DeeperCaps™ Brochure: Encapsulated Pigments for Deep Skin Tones

DeeperCaps™ double-layer encapsulated pigments give dark skin tones a true color match with no white cast; 18 shades with Red/Yellow/Black ratios.

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Brochure

Mineral SunCaps™: Efficient, Aesthetic Mineral UV Filters

Mineral SunCaps™ Cellu TitanCap™ and Cellu ZinoCap™ (70% payload) cut white cast; 20% Cellu TitanCap™ in W/O gave in-vitro SPF 25.

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Brochure

SunCaps™ Brochure: Encapsulated UV Filters

SunCaps™ encapsulate organic and mineral UV filters in cellulose shells for photostability, low skin penetration and 20-30% higher in-vivo SPF.

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Brochure

CameleonCaps™ Asian Shades Chart

CameleonCaps™ Asian Shade Chart: 12 light, medium and dark shades for Asian skin tones, with Yellow, Red, Green and White w/w % and gram ratios.

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Brochure

Cameleon CelluCaps™ Brochure: Encapsulated Color-Changing Pigments

Cameleon CelluCaps™ are color-changing cellulose microcapsules, naturally derived per ISO 16128, with INCI, loadings and a 15-shade Yellow/Black/Red guide.

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Brochure

CelluCap™ Resveratrol Brochure: Stabilized Active Resveratrol

CelluCap™ Resveratrol encapsulates resveratrol in a cellulose shell: 53.8% retained after 4h sunlight vs 7.3% free, with clinically reduced wrinkles.

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Brochure

CelluCap™ Licorice Brochure: Encapsulated Glabridin

CelluCap™ Lico encapsulates licorice root extract (glabridin) for skin brightening; clinically cut dark spot area up to 13% and raised uniformity 26%.

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Brochure

CelluCap™ C+E Brochure: Encapsulated Vitamins C and E

CelluCap™ C+E co-encapsulates Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Tocopherol (20/5 loading) in a cellulose-based shell for stable antioxidant skincare at 2–4%.

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Brochure

CelluCap™ C Brochure: Encapsulated Vitamin C

CelluCap™ C encapsulates Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (25% loading) for stable vitamin C skin brightening, smoothing and moisturization at 1–4%.

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Brochure

CelluCap™ A Brochure: Encapsulated Vitamin A

CelluCap™ A is encapsulated retinyl palmitate (10% loading, 2–5% use level) that protects vitamin A from air and light until applied to the skin.

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Brochure

CelluCap™ RL Brochure: Encapsulated Pure Retinol

CelluCap™ RL encapsulates pure retinol for stable formulation: 9% payload, 1-3% use level, and clinically reduced dark spots and improved skin homogeneity.

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Certificate

RSPO Supply Chain Certificate: Tagra Biotechnologies

Tagra Biotechnologies RSPO Supply Chain certificate CU-RSPO SCC-881423 (Mass Balance), issued by Control Union, valid 18-10-2021 to 17-10-2026.

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Certificate

ISO 22716:2007 GMP Certificate: Tagra Biotechnologies

Tagra Biotechnologies ISO 22716:2007 cosmetics GMP certificate No. 64915 from The Standards Institution of Israel, valid until 01/09/2026.

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Certificate

ISO 9001:2015 Certificate: Tagra Biotechnologies

Tagra Biotechnologies ISO 9001:2015 quality management certificate No. 83035 from The Standards Institution of Israel, valid until 01/09/2026.

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Policy

Quality, Satisfaction, Safety and Environmental Policy

Tagra's Quality, Satisfaction, Safety and Environmental Policy: GMP manufacturing, a zero-accident goal, ISO 9001, 14001 and 22716 training.

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Policy

Whistleblower Policy

Tagra Biotechnologies' Whistleblower Policy: how employees report ethics or legal violations, with no retaliation, confidentiality and investigation.

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Policy

Labor Practice and Human Rights Policy

Tagra Biotechnologies' Labor Practice and Human Rights Policy: safety, fair employment, no workers under 18, non-discrimination and freedom of association.

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Policy

Corruption Prevention Policy

Tagra Biotechnologies' Corruption Prevention Policy: zero tolerance for bribery, no facilitation payments or political donations, and reporting routes.

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Policy

Code of Ethics

Tagra Biotechnologies' Code of Ethics: five core values and rules of conduct for employees, customers, suppliers, competitors and the environment.

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Report

Tagra Biotechnologies ESG Report 2024-2025

Tagra's 2024-2025 ESG report: first full Scope 1-3 GHG inventory, 2024 baselines for energy, water and waste, ~16% water savings, zero workplace accidents.

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