Keratins and Lipids in Ethnic Hair

    January 2013 in “ International Journal of Cosmetic Science ”
    Célia F. Cruz, Margarida M. Fernandes, Andreia C. Gomes … Artur Cavaco‐Paulo
    Studysummary In this study, researchers found that higher concentrations of internal lipids in African hair may influence its keratin structure, as observed through various analytical methods.
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