TLDR Spirulina proteins can improve hair smoothness and strength in hair care products.
This study investigates the potential of Spirulina platensis proteins in hair care products by formulating them into a cream and comparing its effects on natural hair strands to a control cream without protein. The analysis using various microscopy and spectroscopy techniques showed that the protein-infused cream resulted in more intact and smoother hair cuticles, with fewer cracks and holes, compared to the control. The test group also exhibited stronger non-porous cuticles, lower surface roughness, and improved keratin structure, as indicated by thermal analysis. These findings suggest that S. platensis proteins could be a promising ingredient for hair care products.
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