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Recombinant Human Hair Keratin for Improving Hair Health

Abdul Basit*

Conventional chemical hair care products used for treatment of damaged hair and hair straightening are toxic for both human health and environment. Excessive use of chemical hair treatments can produce irreversible damage to hair texture and can lead to hair loss. Keratin is fibrous structural protein, a major building block of hair covering 90% of total hair mass and provides mechanical strength. Keratin treatment has been a growing trend to restore the natural characteristics and youthfulness of hair. Keratin is used in a wide range of hair care formulations, perform many functions, including conditioning, permanent hair straightening, and recovering the health and smoothness of the damaged hair