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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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