Hair Pores Caused by Surfactants via the Cell Membrane Complex and a Prevention Strategy through the Use of Cuticle Sealing

    November 2023 in “ Cosmetics ”
    Sang-Hun Song, H K Park, Jae Heung Jeon … Nam Lyong Kang
    Studysummary This study found that washing hair with surfactants reduces the internal density of hair due to cuticle lifting, and suggests that a cuticle-sealing strategy can inhibit this effect and maintain hair homeostasis.
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