How Do You Use Hydrolyzed Keratin？

 

Keratin is a natural protein that builds our hair, nails and outer skin. Daily hair damage caused by dyeing, perming, heat blowing and sunlight will gradually remove keratin from hair surfaces. This makes hair dry, frizzy, brittle and easy to split or break. Normal protein molecules are too big to enter hair, so they only stay on the surface with little effect. Hydrolyzed keratin is broken down into very small protein fragments. It can go inside the hair to fill damaged gaps and form a thin protective layer on the hair surface at the same time. It is safe, easy to use, and suitable for both home hair care and commercial product production.

For daily home use, hydrolyzed keratin is commonly available in powder and liquid forms. The most important rule is never to use hot water above 40°C. High temperature will destroy the active protein structure and make it useless for hair repair. If you use keratin powder, dissolve 0.5 to 1 gram in cool water first. Do not add pure powder directly into thick conditioner or hair mask, otherwise it will clump and cannot be absorbed evenly.

There are three simple and effective ways for home application.

 

First, daily maintenance with conditioner. After washing your hair clean, mix the dissolved hydrolyzed keratin with your regular conditioner. Apply it evenly from the middle to the ends of your hair, and avoid touching the scalp. Leave it for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing. This method works well for dry and heat-damaged hair, and is recommended 2 to 3 times per week.

Second, deep repair with a hair mask. Mix hydrolyzed keratin with a moisturizing hair mask and a small amount of hair oil. Apply a thick layer on severely damaged and split hair. Wrap your hair with a warm towel and keep it for 15 to 20 minutes. For hair damaged by frequent bleaching and dyeing, use this treatment once a week. For normal healthy hair, once every two weeks is enough. It effectively reduces breakage, removes frizz, and makes hair smooth and shiny.

 

Third, make a simple leave-in spray. Dilute hydrolyzed keratin with clean water to about 1% concentration, add a little glycerin for moisturizing, and put the liquid into a spray bottle. Spray it on damp hair before blow drying to reduce heat damage. You can also spray it on dry hair anytime to calm flyaways and improve hair luster.

Please avoid overuse. Too much keratin will build up on hair, making hair stiff, dry and easy to tangle. This condition is often called protein overload. Always follow the recommended dosage. This ingredient is only for external use and must not be eaten. Besides hair care, hydrolyzed keratin also works great for skin care. You can add 0.5% to 2% of it to facial masks or lotions. skin.

For factory and formula use, hydrolyzed keratin is a water-soluble raw material. It must be added when the liquid base cools down below 40°C, and cannot be heated together with oil ingredients. Different products have standard addition ratios. Shampoos usually add 0.5% to 1% for mild repair without weighing hair down. Rinse-off conditioners use 1% to 3% for daily smoothing and protection. Hair masks and deep conditioning products can use 2% to 5% for stronger cuticle repair. Leave-in hair serums and heat protection sprays adopt 0.2% to 2% to keep a light texture.

The best pH range for stable use is 4 to 7. It matches well with glycerin, panthenol and plant oils to moisturize hair, reduce static, strengthen hair toughness, and decrease combing breakage. Adjust the usage frequency according to your hair condition. Damaged hair needs regular deep care, while healthy hair only needs occasional maintenance. With continuous use, hair will become softer, stronger, less frizzy and more glossy. Matching low-temperature hair drying and reducing chemical treatments will achieve much Better repair results.