Functional Materials for Hair

    January 2017 in “ Elsevier eBooks ”
    Colleen Rocafort
    TLDR Functional materials in hair care improve shine, volume, frizz control, color protection, and repair.
    Functional materials in hair care formulations provided consumers with benefits such as shine, volume, frizz control, color and UV protection, and repair. These materials also enhanced formulation stability, aesthetics, and the sensory experience of the product. Consumers sought customized solutions for their specific hair types to improve style, condition, and overall well-being, desiring healthy and shiny hair regardless of age, gender, or nationality. The chapter reviewed various functional materials used in shampoos and conditioners to meet these needs.
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