Keratin cream is a beauty product that contains keratin, a protein that is a key component of hair, skin, and nails. The cream is designed to provide various benefits for the hair and skin, such as strengthening, smoothing, and adding shine. However, there are both positive and negative aspects to using keratin cream, and it is important to consider the ingredients and materials used in the product.
Positive aspects of keratin cream:
- Keratin is a natural protein that can strengthen and fortify hair, making it less prone to breakage.
- The use of keratin cream can make hair appear smoother, shinier, and healthier.
- Some keratin creams can cut down on drying time for the hair.
Negative aspects of keratin cream:
- Some keratin treatments and products may contain formaldehyde, a chemical that can be dangerous if inhaled.
- Formaldehyde is often used in keratin treatments to make the hair look straighter.
- The levels of formaldehyde in keratin products can vary, and some products have been found to contain higher-than-advertised levels of the chemical.
- The source of the keratin in the cream can vary, and it may be derived from animals, such as wool, feathers, or horns.
Ingredients and materials in keratin cream:
- Keratin in beauty products can be derived from various sources, including the skin, hair, or nails of animals.
- Some keratin creams may contain hydrolyzed keratin, which is a hydrolysate of keratin derived by acid, enzyme, or other methods of hydrolysis.
- The use of hydrolyzed keratin in cosmetics is restricted in some cases, and products with this ingredient may have met use restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data.
