The K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask is a patented bioactive peptide treatment that works on the molecular level to reverse hair damage in just 4 minutes. It is clinically proven to repair damage from bleach, color, chemical services, and heat. The key ingredients of the K18PEPTIDE™ include:
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Water: The most common skincare ingredient of all. It’s mainly a solvent for ingredients that do not like to dissolve in oils but rather in water. Once inside the skin, it hydrates.
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Alcohol Denat: A type of alcohol that is used in hair care products as a solvent and to help other ingredients penetrate the hair shaft.
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Propylene Glycol: A humectant that helps to retain moisture in the hair.
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Cetearyl Alcohol: A fatty alcohol that is used as an emollient and to thicken the product.
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sh-Oligopeptide-177: A chemically chopped up version of wheat protein that consists mainly of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It has moisturizing and film-forming properties and might be able to counteract the irritating effects of cleansing agents in cleansers and shampoos. It can also condition and repair damaged hair leaving it soft, silky, and smooth.
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Behentrimonium Chloride: A quaternary ammonium compound that is used as a conditioning agent and to help detangle the hair.
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Polysorbate 20: A surfactant that is used to emulsify the product and help it spread evenly through the hair.
The K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask has received positive reviews for its ability to repair hair damage and improve hair elasticity. Some users have reported that it has helped to reduce unwanted build-up in their hair. However, some users have reported that the product can be drying if used too frequently.
