Bioactive Designed Peptide for Hair Keratin Strengthening

March 2026 in “ International Journal of Cosmetic Science ”

Chan‐Su Rha, Byeong Gyu In, Kilsun Myoung, Chaeyeon Song, Eun‐Soo Lee, Heung Soo Baek, Won Seok Park

bioactive tripeptides palmitoylated tripeptides pal-KCV keratin proteins hair tensile strength thermal stability hair keratin strengthening hair care products

Studysummary This research reports that KCV and its palmitoylated derivatives show strong effectiveness in strengthening hair proteins, indicating their potential for use in advanced hair care products.

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