Research on Keratin Treatment for Hair Improvement
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Hair damage from chemical treatments and environmental stressors disrupts keratin's molecular structure, leading to measurable changes in tensile strength, porosity, and surface topology. Studies show that chemically processed hair can lose up to 40% of its protein content, with cuticle damage visible under electron microscopy at magnifications of 2500x.
The fundamental challenge lies in developing treatments that can penetrate the hair shaft deeply enough to repair internal protein structures while simultaneously protecting and rebuilding the external cuticle layer.
This page brings together solutions from recent research—including sequential protein-based treatments, photochemical crosslinking methods, multi-component repair systems with targeted molecular weights, and specialized keratin derivatives. These and other approaches focus on achieving measurable improvements in hair strength, elasticity, and surface integrity through scientifically validated mechanisms.
1. Multi-Component Hair Treatment System with Sequential Application of Trimethylglycine and Protein Agents
ALIMINO CO LTD, 2024
A multi-component hair treatment agent and method that restores the texture of damaged hair. The treatment involves sequentially applying two agents to hair. Agent A contains trimethylglycine and water. Agent B contains protein or protein hydrolysate and water. The trimethylglycine in Agent A penetrates hair to repair the internal structure, while the protein in Agent B repairs the external structure. The sequential application allows deeper penetration and repair of both internal and external hair structures.
2. Hair Repair Composition with Hydrolyzed Keratin and Iron Methyl Sulfate for Enhanced Hydrophobic Component Deposition
LAF JAHWA CO LTD, 2024
Hair repair composition containing hydrolyzed keratin and iron methyl sulfate to improve deposition of hydrophobic components like fatty acids and oils onto hair. The composition aids in forming an effective protective and repair layer on hair by enhancing the retention of small molecule hydrophobic ingredients. The composition can contain hydrolyzed keratin, iron methyl sulfate, and other components like polyquaternium-10, glycerol, and vegetable oils.
3. Hair Care Composition with Cationic Modified Hydrolyzed Keratin, Low-Molecular-Weight Hydrolyzed Keratin, and Hydrolyzed Soybean Protein
ZHEJIANG HAOMAI TECH CO LTD, 2023
A hair care composition that efficiently repairs hair damage by combining three specific protein derivatives: cationic modified hydrolyzed keratin, hydrolyzed keratin of molecular weight 400 Daltons, and hydrolyzed soybean protein. The composition repairs internal hair cavities, restores damaged hair scales, and moisturizes hair for improved repair effect compared to using just one protein derivative.
4. Three-Component Hair Repair Agent with Hydrolyzed Protein, Keratin, and Amino Acids
KUMAGAI MASAYO, 2022
Hair repair agent, hair treatment agent, and hair treatment method that improve hair repair after chemical hair treatments like coloring, bleaching, and straightening. The repair involves using a three-component mixed hair repair agent applied after the initial treatment. The three components are: 1) a hydrolyzed protein and amino acid derivative, 2) low molecular weight keratin and medium molecular weight keratin, and 3) amino acids. The components repair hair damage by penetrating the hair and restoring internal structure. The repair is done after a time delay to allow the initial treatment to finish swelling the hair. The repair agent is neutral to weakly alkaline.
5. Method for Hair Dye Application Incorporating Keratin Protein Loading Composition
VIRTUE LABS LLC, 2021
A method to reduce hair breakage and damage after coloring by using a keratin protein loading composition. The method involves mixing a hair dye composition with a keratin protein loading composition to form a hair dye mixture. This mixture is applied to the hair to color and restore it simultaneously. The keratin protein fills in damaged areas of the hair to thicken it and prevent breakage. After rinsing, the hair retains the color and reduced breakage compared to traditional dyeing.
6. Cosmetic Composition with Keratin, Citric Acid, Gazania and Stromanthe Sanguinea Leaf Extracts, Maca, Mastic Gum, Jibuja, Paracres Powders, and Ester-Based Oils
KANG CHUL YONG, 2021
Cosmetic composition for repairing damaged hair that contains specific plant extracts and natural ingredients to restore hair health. The composition includes keratin protein or peptide, citric acid, and extracts from gazania and stromanthe sanguinea leaves, maca powder, mastic gum powder, jibuja powder, and paracres powder. It also has ester-based oils like octyldodecyl myristate and butyloctyl salicylate. The composition aims to improve hair conditions like damage, roughness, and breakage.
7. Cosmetic Compositions with Keratin Protein Extracted from Human Hair
VIRTUE LABS LLC, 2020
Cosmetic compositions containing keratin protein derived from human hair for improving hair, nail, and skin health. The keratin protein cosmetic compositions reduce hair damage, frizziness, and split ends. They also increase hair thickness, volume, and shine. Applying the compositions to nails strengthens them. On skin, they reduce irritation, inflammation, scarring, and pain. The keratin protein compositions are made by extracting keratin from bleached and oxidized hair.
8. Method for Hair Treatment Using Direct Application of High-Concentration Keratin Solution
SABAHATTIN CETINTAS, 2018
A new hair care method called hair botox that provides permanent repair and restoration of damaged hair. The method involves applying a keratin solution directly to the hair. The keratin feeds the hair and repairs damaged strands, making it smoother, shinier, fuller, and stronger. The keratin solution is applied after rinsing the hair and before drying. It contains 5-30% keratin in water. This concentration is higher for severely damaged hair. By directly feeding the hair keratin, it permanently repairs and restores damaged hair compared to other keratin products that lose effectiveness with washing. The hair is not collected wet and lying down after applying hair botox to prevent sticking and breakage.
9. Method for Reshaping Keratin Fibers Using Alkylaminosulfonic Acid and Amino Acid Derivative Composition
LOREAL, 2017
A method for reshaping keratin fibers like hair using a composition containing specific amino acid derivatives to achieve strong wave strength, short processing times, and reduced odor compared to traditional methods. The composition contains an alkylaminosulfonic acid and compounds represented by formulas (I) and (II). The composition is applied to keratin fibers, heated, and rinsed to reshape them into curls. The amino acid derivatives provide efficient reshaping, conditioning, and reduced odor compared to traditional methods. The composition has a pH of 8-12.
10. Compositions with Ionizable and Covalent Bond-Forming Compounds for Post-Coloring and Perming Hair Restoration
OLAPLEX INC, 2017
Compositions and methods for restoring and strengthening hair damaged during coloring and perming processes. The compositions contain multifunctional compounds with ionizable groups that form ionic bonds and functional groups that form covalent bonds with thiol groups. They are applied after coloring or perming to repair damaged keratin in the hair. The compositions also reduce hair damage during coloring by breaking down disulfide bonds less completely, preventing over-oxidation. The methods involve applying the compositions to hair after coloring or perming to repair keratin damage.
11. Keratin Fiber Remolding Composition with Aliphatic and Aromatic Amino Acids
OREAL, 2016
Composition for keratin fiber remolding, such as hair styling, that enhances remolding efficiency, like wave strength, depth, and curl regularity, while minimizing fiber degradation. The composition contains a combination of aliphatic and aromatic amino acids for keratin fiber remolding. The amino acids are aliphatic amino acids like alanine, glycine, etc., and aromatic amino acids like phenylalanine, tyrosine, etc. This combination provides improved keratin fiber remolding compared to using just one type of amino acid.
12. Hair Treatment Composition with Arginine, Hyaluronic Acid, Licorice Extract, Vitamin C, Collagen, Keratin, and Cell Membrane Complex
CHOI SUYOUNG, Choi Soo-young, 2014
A composition for hair treatment that reduces hair loss and promotes hair growth during chemical hair treatments like dyeing and perming. The composition contains arginine, hyaluronic acid, licorice extract, vitamin C, collagen, keratin, and a cell membrane complex. It is applied before and after chemical hair treatments to provide nutrients and prevent damage to the hair and scalp. The composition can be left on for 5-30 minutes and repeated 1-5 times.
13. Hair Treatment Composition with Anti-Dandruff Agents and Cationic Keratin Hydrolyzates
HENKEL AG & CO KGAA, 2014
Hair treatment compositions that effectively remove dandruff while improving hair conditioning compared to existing products. The compositions contain anti-dandruff agents like zinc pyrithione, climbazole, octopirox, ketoconazole, selenium disulfide, vegetable oils containing selenium, and plant extracts containing selenium. These are combined with cationic keratin hydrolyzates. The keratin hydrolyzates improve hair conditioning and combability. The compositions can be hair rinses, treatments, packs, oils, lotions, etc.
14. Keratin Fiber Treatment Compositions with Cationic Ammonium Compounds, Amidoamines, Ester Oils, and Sugar Surfactants
HENKEL AG & CO KGAA, 2014
Compositions for treating keratin fibers, like human hair, that significantly improve conditioning, gloss, and feel compared to existing formulations. The compositions contain cationic ammonium compounds, amidoamines, ester oils, cationic polymers, amodimethicones, and sugar surfactants. The amidoamines and cationic polymers are key ingredients for the improved properties.
15. Hair Treatment Composition with Cationic Ammonium Compounds, Amidoamines, Ester Oils, Cationic Polymers, and Sugar Surfactants
HENKEL AG & CO KGAA, 2013
The composition for hair treatment that provides improved nourishment, biodegradability, compatibility, and sensory properties compared to existing hair treatments. The composition contains essential ingredients like cationic ammonium compounds, amidoamines, ester oils, cationic polymers, and sugar surfactants. The composition aims to care for keratin fibers like human hair, change their surface noticeably and perceptibly, and improve haptic properties. The composition may contain amidoamines like stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, ester oils like isopropyl myristate, and copolymers like polyquaternium-72. The composition provides benefits like improved feel, gloss, softness, and manageability of treated hair.
16. Hair Treatment Method with Sequential Application of Alkaline Composition and Quaternized Keratin Mixture
COLOMER BEAUTY AND PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS SL, 2012
Method to improve hair strength and reduce breakage using a three-step treatment. The method involves applying a slightly alkaline composition, followed by a composition with quaternized keratin, keratin amino acids, and optionally antistatic agents. This is followed by shampooing and finishing with conditioner. The compositions penetrate the hair to strengthen it, while the shampoo cleanses and the finishing conditioner moisturizes. The slightly alkaline composition opens the hair cuticle for better penetration.
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