Changing the Shape of Hair with Keratin Peptides

January 2017 in “ RSC Advances ”

Célia F. Cruz, Madalena Martins, Egipto Antunes, Hugo Osório, Artur Ribeiro, Artur Cavaco‐Paulo

keratin peptides neutral pH disulfide bonds hair treatment reducing agents alkaline pH

Studysummary Keratin peptides can change hair shape gently without harsh chemicals.

Our plain-language summary. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer

The document proposed a method to change hair shape using keratin peptide formulations that act at neutral pH, replacing the traditional use of harsh reducing agents at alkaline pH. This approach aimed to reconfigure disulfide bonds in hair, potentially offering a gentler and less damaging alternative for hair treatment.

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