New Keratin Isolates: Actives for Natural Hair Protection

October 2007 in “ PubMed ”

A. Roddick‐Lanzilotta, Rob Kelly, Sonya Scott, Surinder Chahal

keratin chemical treatments perming relaxation mechanical strength colored hair hair protection hair damage hair color fading

TLDR Keratin helps protect and strengthen hair, reducing damage and color fading.

The study discussed the beneficial effects of keratin actives on hair, highlighting their ability to protect against damage from chemical treatments like perming and relaxation. These keratin isolates were found to restore the mechanical strength of damaged hair fibers and reduce the fading of colored hair. The research emphasized the role of keratin proteins in improving hair moisturization and softness, offering a range of protective properties for various hair types.

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