Utilizing Lipid Bond Technology With Molecular Lipid Complex to Provide Lipid Treatment for Damaged Hair

January 2025 in “ Dermatology Research and Practice ”

Nam Hai Lai, Thi Hong Ngoc Dang, Thuy Thu Nguyen, Dinh‐Van Phan

lipid bond technology molecular lipid complex nano-microemulsions plant oil triglycerides hair lipids bleaching lipid molecules cuticle integrity SEM analysis 369LAB Moonshot Biotech

TLDR The treatment effectively repairs and strengthens damaged hair by restoring natural lipids.

The study evaluates the 369LAB Lipid Bond technology, developed by MOONSHOT BIOTECH PTE. LTD., for treating damaged hair. This technology uses nano-microemulsions of plant oil triglycerides to mimic natural hair lipids, enhancing absorption and bioavailability. After artificially damaging hair through bleaching, the treatment restored lipid levels from 5.506% in bleached hair to 8.811%, comparable to natural hair. The small lipid molecules (20 to 300 nm) penetrate deeply, repairing damage, improving hair strength, and restoring cuticle integrity. SEM analysis confirmed reduced structural damage, and the product is non-sticky and sustainable, offering long-term benefits for haircare formulations. The study was funded by Moonshot Biotech PTE. LTD. with no conflicts of interest.

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