Keratin cream is a hair straightening treatment that typically contains a variety of active ingredients that help to break down the bonds in the hairs structure, allowing it to be reshaped into a straighter form. The main ingredient used in hair straightening treatments is keratin, a protein that is naturally found in hair, skin, and nails. It helps to strengthen and protect the hair while also smoothing the cuticle. However, some keratin treatments may also contain harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing agents, which can break down the bonds in the hairs structure, allowing it to be straightened. These chemicals have been linked to health concerns, so many hair smoothing treatments now use formaldehyde-releasing agents that produce lower levels of formaldehyde.
Positive aspects of keratin cream for hair straightening:
- Keratin helps to strengthen and protect the hair while also smoothing the cuticle.
- Keratin treatments can help to reduce frizz, increase shine, and strengthen hair.
- Depending on the products used, a keratin treatment can straighten curly or wavy hair.
Negative aspects of keratin cream for hair straightening:
- Some keratin treatments may contain harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing agents, which have been linked to health concerns.
- Keratin treatments can be damaging to hair if done too frequently or if the hair is already damaged.
- Some keratin treatments may contain other harmful chemicals such as cyclosiloxanes, diethanolamine, and metals.
Ingredients or materials used in keratin cream for hair straightening:
- Keratin: A protein that is naturally found in hair, skin, and nails. It helps to strengthen and protect the hair while also smoothing the cuticle.
- Formaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing agents: A strong chemical that can break down the bonds in the hairs structure, allowing it to be straightened.
- Glyoxylic Acid: A type of alpha hydroxy acid that h...
