Hydrolyzed keratin - hair restoration with modern ecocosmetics

Among the proteins used in cosmetics, keratin is the closest to the structure of the hair, and therefore its use in care and recovery is extremely effective. The component has gained considerable popularity and popularity recently. It is added to shampoos, balms, masks, conditioners. The reason for this demand is the popularity of ecocosmetics, caring for the hair with the help of natural ingredients.

Hydrolyzed keratin can be purchased separately - for home preparation and enrichment of masks, shampoos and conditioners. It needs a minimum amount. The product easily dissolves in water, emulsions, but not in oils.

Production technology

The preparation is obtained from goat's or sheep's wool. That is why it has a characteristic smell. To prepare a remedy, the molecules of natural keratin are chemically destroyed to small sizes and converted into a water-soluble form. This allows them to penetrate deeply into the structure of hair and skin, providing a restoring and conditioning effect. It is the solubility in water that determines the name - hydrolyzed keratin. The main application area of the component is eco-cosmetics.

What is hydrolyzed keratin?

Keratin is a strong protein, which produces the body for the construction of skin, hair, nails and even teeth. The constituents of the amino acids give it unique properties. The hair contains 85% of keratin, and it determines the thickness and density of the strands. The outer layer of hair is cuticle, it protects the inner part from damages and resembles shingles in shape.

Keratin in the stratum corneum provides a reliable fit of scales, prevents loss of moisture and is responsible for the preservation of the structure.

The composition of hydrolyzed keratin

The protein contains up to 15 different amino acids. Among them, cysteine, through which keratin easily penetrates the structure of the hair in places of damage and provides a stable caring and restoring effect. Isoleucine, serine, tyrosine, valine, glycine, arginine, proline and other amino acids are supplemented with polypeptides and peptides. Due to this, the agent has a significant film-forming potential.

Due to the effect of the elements of the composition, hydrolyzed keratin has the following cosmetic properties:

• Moisturizes and condition hair;
• Good antistatic;
• Gives smoothness and shine;
• Protects from chemical and thermal effects;
• Eliminates brittleness and facilitates combing of strands.

Symptoms and causes of keratin shortage in hair

Diets, stresses, exposure to negative environmental factors, metabolic disorders, styling products and tools lead to loss of natural keratin. The same factors include chemical perm and staining. The obvious reasons for the shortage of keratin in the hair are their appearance and structure change. Strands become brittle, dull, lifeless, drop out. The tips break and break.

Hydrolyzed keratin is produced only with sufficient intake of silicon, sulfur, nitrogen and other elements contained in meat and dairy products. That is why it is important not only the external effect on the hair, but also the maintenance of the internal balance as a result of a balanced and balanced diet.

Indications for use of hydrolyzed keratin

If the appearance and structure of your hair is a concern, you should resort to hydrolyzed keratin. It is shown in the following cases:

• With brittle and dry strands, split ends.
• In the case of frequent stains and chemical waves.
• With a lack of vitamins and trace elements in the diet (as a component of complex therapy).
• For prophylaxis in case of significant hair loss associated with exposure to external factors.
• With prolonged exposure to sunlight, exposure to salt water, and also low temperatures, which destroy the protein and remove moisture.

Hydrolyzed keratin for hair will maintain the level of protein and give strands a beautiful shiny appearance. The remedy will restore damaged areas of hair, as well as scalp.

Application: balms and shampoos

The list of cosmetics containing hydrolyzed keratin is quite extensive. The first is shampoos. They are easy to use, but they are the least effective because of the low content of the component. Balms and conditioners have a more significant effect. They are applied for 5-10 minutes, and then washed off, facilitating further combing of hair.

Masks with keratin

The mask is the best means for recovery, since it has a maximum exposure time and a saturated composition. The procedure is possible both at home and in the salon. Keratin hydrolyzed (how to use the formula in the masks, see the instructions to the drug) is not as effective as the means with whole molecules, but the result will be noticeable in the first and second cases. Serum for hair is usually used in combination with a mask. The liquid is easily distributed and restores the structure of the strands.

Hydrolyzed keratin: reviews

Opinions on the effect after use of funds with keratin vary from neutral to positive. Everything depends on the initial state of the hair and the percentage of the component. In general, positive feedback has the following results: beautiful appearance of the strands, easy combing, smoothness and shine, protection from external factors. The effect is cumulative.

Negative responses are indicated by such aspects as fragility of the tips of hair after some time after the active care procedure, as well as the possibility of allergic reactions.

Eco cosmetics with hydrolyzed keratin gradually and confidently gaining popularity, becomes available to a wide consumer and gives a qualitative hair restoration not only in salon, but also at home. A wide range of products containing this component will provide comprehensive care on a daily basis.