Rice Derivatives in Hair Protection

November 2023 in “ Cosmetics ”

Marisanna Centini, Giulia Signori, F. Francescon, Fumi Tsuno, Tomoki Oguro, Cecilia Anselmi

rice germ oil PRO-15 rice germ oil GX-N riceterol esters UV radiation tensile properties structural integrity FT-IR spectroscopy SEM analysis stress-strain tests UV protection

Studysummary This study evaluated the protective effects of a hair conditioner containing rice derivatives on natural Caucasian hair using various analysis methods and found that the conditioner, especially with rice germ oil GX-N, effectively improved hair properties even under stress conditions like irradiation.

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The study evaluated the protective effects of three rice derivatives—rice germ oil PRO-15, rice germ oil GX-N, and riceterol esters—on hair when included in a conditioner at a 1% concentration. Using techniques like FT-IR spectroscopy, SEM analysis, and stress-strain tests, the research demonstrated that these rice derivatives can mitigate hair damage caused by UV radiation. Hair treated with these conditioners exhibited improved tensile properties and structural integrity compared to untreated hair. Rice germ oil GX-N was particularly effective, providing 27% UV protection and maintaining hair's mechanical properties post-irradiation. The study concludes that rice derivatives are effective in protecting and improving hair health.

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