keratin straightening cream

Here are the details about keratin straightening creams, including their positive and negative aspects, as well as information about their ingredients and materials:

• Product Details:

  • Keratin straightening creams are designed to smooth and straighten hair by altering its keratin structure with a chemical hair relaxer and then locking it into its new shape with a neutralizer.
  • Some variations of hair smoothing or straightening procedures include Brazilian keratin treatment, Japanese straightening, hair rebonding, and chemical perm.
  • The main active ingredients in keratin straightening creams are glyoxyloyl carbocysteine and glyoxyloyl keratin amino acids.

• Positive Aspects:

  • Keratin treatments can make hair smooth, shiny, and more manageable.
  • They can also cut down on drying time and make hair appear to grow faster by strengthening and fortifying it, reducing breakage.

• Negative Aspects:

  • Many keratin treatments contain formaldehyde, which can be dangerous if inhaled.
  • Some companies may try to hide the fact that their keratin products contain formaldehyde.
  • Keratin treatments can come with side effects and health risks, and the added ingredients, including formaldehyde, may cause safety issues.

• Ingredients and Materials:

  • The ingredients in keratin straightening creams can vary, but some common ones include:
    • Aqua (water)
    • Glycerin
    • Cetearyl Alcohol
    • Glycolic Acid
    • Hydrolyzed Keratin
    • Argania Spinosa Oil
    • Perfume (fragrance)
    • Oat Amino Acids
    • Shea Butter Extract
    • Hydroxyethyl cellulose
    • Benzyl Alcohol
    • Cyclopentasiloxane
    • Glyoxyloyl Keratin Amino Acids
    • Butylphenyl Methylpropional
    • Triethanolamine
    • Methylchloroisothiazolinone
    • Methylisothiazolinone
    • Ethoxylated ingredients.
  • The keratin in these treatments may be derived from wool, feathers, or horns.
  • Some shampoos and conditioners also contain keratin, but the greatest benefits are typically obtained from a salon treatment done by a professional.