TLDR Procyanidin oligomers can protect hair from oxidative damage and could be good for hair care products.
The study investigated the effect of procyanidin oligomers on hair damage caused by oxidative stress. Procyanidins, which are flavonoid oligomers found in plants, were known for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and enzyme inhibitory properties. The research utilized various methods, including electrophoresis, transmission electron microscopy, and fluorescence dye, to evaluate oxidative damage in bleached hair. The findings demonstrated that procyanidin oligomers strongly bound to keratin in hair and inhibited oxidative damage. The results suggested that procyanidin oligomers could be a potential candidate for developing hair care products with protective effects against hair damage.
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