Targeted Keratin Repair: A Plant-Based Approach to Hair Strength and Surface Restoration

    Emina Besic Gyenge, Loya Schoeffel, Stefan Hettwer … Barbara Obermayer
    Studysummary In this study, researchers observed that using an Avena strigosa seed extract on chemically damaged hair significantly improved hair properties, including strength, gloss, and surface quality, by reinforcing keratin bonding and sealing cuticle damage.
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