Homemade keratin to smooth and restore hair: this is how it is prepared.

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It is suggested to identify the ingredients to be applied to the scalp, in order to avoid allergic reactions.

9/2/2023

Keratin is a protein found in epithelial cells that “coat the interior and exterior surfaces of the body,” explains the United States National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus), and is involved in hair formation. nails and skin, adds the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Such has been the fame that keratin has acquired, which is increasingly evolving thanks to the fact that it brings shine and softness to the hair. The medium ensures that this product can “master the curls”, bringing in some cases surprising results. He even mentions that it is incorrect to describe keratin as a straightening treatment, but rather that it acts on the hair trying to appease it by providing other benefits.

Normally, this relaxer tends to be composed of formalin, cysteine, glyoxylic acid, glutaraldehyde, ethanolamine, sodium hydrolyzates, ammonia, among others, so it is very important to consider its use or not, because It can cause allergies, making those who already have a diagnosis of atopic dermatitis vulnerable, for example. Therefore, it is suggested to consult with an allergist before its application.

Formol or formaldehyde “is a colorless, flammable, and strong-smelling chemical that is used to make materials and to produce many household products,” describes the NCI. It should be borne in mind that this compound is found in many cosmetic products, such as a straightening supplement.

It is then that Vogue explains that when formaldehyde is at high temperatures, such as a straightening iron, it manages to activate keratin, causing a vapor that is inhaled by the stylist and his client, which is harmful to health. If you don’t know how to apply it, it can have an opposite effect on the hair structure, dehydrating and damaging the hair. Besides, this compound cannot be used in concentrations greater than 0.2%.

There are homemade keratins that help straighten hair, contributing to its repair without the need to use elements such as an iron or a dryer, thanks to the properties of each of its ingredients.

Homemade keratin to straighten hair

According to the portal Panorama Web, The mixture of the following ingredients is useful for straightening hair:

• Avocado oil: the portal better with healthpoints out that it has an action on the scalp, eliminating the frizz and preventing hair loss. Like the avocado itself, the oil has antioxidant properties thanks to the vitamin E, the carotenoids and the phytosterols that make it up.

• Cornstarch: There are many possible factors that determine the characteristics of the hair, among which the amount of fat it produces stands out. The latter can be managed with the use of this corn starch, which mixed with water will collect the grease from the hair. The above does not mean that it will eliminate it completely, thanks to its properties.

1. In a pot, boil a cup of water along with 4 tablespoons of rice.
2. When the rice is cooked, blend until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
3. Dissolve a tablespoon of cornstarch in another container with water, and then add it to the cream of rice.
4. Subsequently, add 3 tablespoons of avocado oil.
5. Stir very well.
6. Apply the mixture to all hair (roots and ends).
7. Leave to act for at least 40 minutes.
8. Wash the hair.

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