Tailored Effects of Plasma-Activated Water on Hair Structure Through Comparative Analysis of Nitrate-Rich and Peroxide-Rich Formulations Across Different Hair Types

    August 2025 in “ Applied Sciences ”
    Antônia Lucimary de Sousa Leal, Michaela Shiotani Marcondes, Adriele Santos Leite … Rodrigo Sávio Pessoa
    Studysummary This study found that peroxide-rich plasma-activated water caused minimal morphological damage to hair, while nitrate-rich plasma-activated water induced significant damage, especially in porous hair types.
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