Keratin : the ideal solution to target hair loss and strengthen the hair fiber.
In supplementation and hair care, the intake of high doses of keratin stimulates hair growth, repairs damaged hair and nails and restores strength, shine and elasticity to hair.
Summary
I. What is keratin?
1. Origin and composition
The constituent amino acids
Keratinis an insoluble natural protein made up of amino acids.
It is a fundamental constituent element of hair which protects our hair against external aggressions such as pollution, drying, UV rays, sea water and reinforces the impermeability of the hair.
It is also responsible for elasticity, shine and strength of the hair.
However, the keratin stock is not renewed and is exhausted over time and attacks.
Presence in hair and nails
Produced by keratinocytes, the cells that make up the skin appendages, keratin represents almost 90% of the composition of our hair and nails.
It gives them strength, shine and elasticity to take care of the hair daily, deeply moisturize it and make it silky day after day.
2. Its importance for hair and nail health
Its benefits
It is important to supplement with this substance to obtain harder nails, shiny and strong hair and also to reduce hair loss.
As a natural fortifier, it will help hair that lacks nutrition to reduce loss, increase mass and provide luster and shine.
What is its role?
Used as a hair food supplement, it is ideal for strengthening the inner layer of hair.
For a 360° action, cures of this nutrient can be taken in addition to cosmetic treatments which will act on the outer layers superficially to fill in gaps and scales.
Signs of a deficiency
Mechanical, external and chemical attacks such as vigorous brushing, excessive coloring and exposure to the sun can weaken this protective substance in our hair.
If hair is deficient in this protein, it becomes brittle, dry and limp. Frizz or split ends can also be due to a lack of it.
What are the effects of a deficiency on hair health?
The lack of this protein in our hair must then be compensated again using supplement hair food and cosmetic products for damaged hair such as shampoo, conditioners, creams or moisturizing masks based on this element, so that the hair fibers can be repaired and the lengths regain a smooth and shiny appearance as well as optimal hydration.
II. Types of keratin
1. Type alpha
Origin and extraction of alpha
Alpha keratin is the most common form and is found primarily in hair and nails. It is extracted from animal sources such as sheep wool. The extraction process involves cleaning and purifying the wool to obtain a pure, bioavailable protein.
2. Beta type
Origin and extraction of beta
Beta keratin is less common and is found primarily in feathers and scales. Its extraction requires a denaturation process to transform the structure of the protein, making it usable in hair products and dietary supplements.
3. Hydrolyzed Keratin
Origin and extraction of this form
Hydrolyzed keratin is obtained through a hydrolysis process that breaks down the protein into smaller molecules, making it easier to absorb into the hair and skin. This form is often used in hair products for its restorative and moisturizing properties.
4. In liquid form
Origin and extraction of this form
Keratin in liquid form is commonly used in hair care for direct application to the hair. It is extracted from animal sources and made into a liquid solution that can be easily applied to fill gaps and strengthen the hair fiber.
5. Pure
Origin and extraction
Pure keratin is ideal for intensive treatments. It is often extracted from the wool of sheep or other animal sources and undergoes a rigorous purification process to ensure high quality and maximum effectiveness.
Pure for hair
The pure version of this protein is ideal for intensive treatments. It is often used in hair salons for deep treatments that bring damaged hair back to life.
III. Use in hair products
1. Shampoo
Sulfate-free shampoo
Sulfate-free shampoos enriched with this beneficial ingredient are recommended to preserve hair health while gently cleansing it. They help maintain hydration and strengthen the hair fiber.
2. Hair care
Hair care
Hair care products, like masks and conditioners, are essential to deeply repair and nourish hair. Thanks to keratin, they bring shine, softness and strength to the hair.
What are the benefits for hair?
The benefits of this protein for hair are numerous. It helps repair damaged hair, reduce frizz and improve overall hair texture. By strengthening the hair fiber, it also helps prevent breakage and promote healthy growth.
IV. Supplementation
1. Extraction for supplementation
The extraction of animal keratin can be done from horns and hooves, but can also be obtained from sheep or apalga wool.
This is the case for our Keratin Absolute whose keratin comes from the wool of sheep raised outdoors and shorn humanely in the presence of a veterinarian and according to very strict specifications.
For optimal results on the scalp and hair fiber, our hydrolyzed keratin is manufactured using a natural extraction process and patented to obtain soluble tri-peptides with an amino acid profile identical to that of humans.
2. The benefits of supplementation
For hair
Tests have shown the effectiveness of this structural protein on hair at a dose of 500mg per day. It is therefore interesting to take Keratin Absolute, a 28-day treatment, at each change of season, for at least 3 months in a row, especially for weakened hair.
For nails
This protein is also a building block of nails, and keratin supplementation will help to achieve harder and less brittle nails.
Some advice
To promote the results of capsules of this substance and fight against deficiencies, it is advisable to reduce heat sources such as straighteners or hair dryers, to massage the scalp a few minutes to stimulate the bulb and promote breathing of the scalp and to carry out vegetable oil baths such as castor oil, argan oil or oil coconut.
V. The cure D-LAB NUTRICOSMETICS
1. Presentation of the D-LAB treatment
Our laboratory has developed a water-soluble protein component from sheep's wool, manufactured using a patented process to be easily assimilated by the body.
This component, which is the flagship active ingredient in our favorite formula Keratin Absolute, was the subject of a randomized, double-blind study in 50 women.
2. Expected results of the D-LAB treatment
On the hair
At the end of this trial, it was demonstrated a reduction in hair loss, better quality and more resistant hair, and an 87.5% improvement in shine.
On the nails
Nails appeared harder and less brittle.
3. How to integrate a treatment into your beauty routine?
To obtain incredible results quickly, we will densify the hair fiber: we fill in the gaps and close the scales then we will completely restructure the path of the protein component.
D-LAB engages with an innovative natural protein for powerful anti-hair loss action and extreme nutrition. This protein, using a patented production process, reaches the bulb in high doses and acts deeply on reducing hair loss, mass, luster and shine as well as on the structure of the hair fiber.
D-LAB Keratin Absolute
VI. Tips for optimal use of the D-LAB treatment
1. Duration of the treatment
All D-LAB formulas have a treatment duration of 28 days which corresponds to the lifespan of our cells. 3 months or 3x28 days, this is the duration necessary to activate the cellular memory in the hair bulb and have more visible and lasting results on the fiber.
To provide the maximum amount of active ingredients to the bulb and optimize the results, you can do up to 6 months of treatment maximum, to prevent the bulb from getting tired.
2. Food and nutrition in addition to the treatment
Where to find it in food?
The best way to nourish keratin is to eat a healthy and balanced diet that provides vitamins, minerals, amino acids and essential fatty acids.
The best nutritional sources for keratin are: fruits and vegetables, preferably seasonal, vegetable oils, oleaginous fruits and fatty fish for omega 3, 6 and 9, and proteins (vegetable or animal).
What are the best natural ingredients to boost production?
To have beautiful hair, we must act from the inside by providing the nutrients that make up the hair fiber, because nutrition happens at the level of the bulb. External treatments only allow action on the outer layer of the fiber to protect it.
It is therefore necessary to provide daily and in sufficient quantity all the essential nutrients, namely trace elements such as magnesium, iron, copper, B group vitamins and sulfur amino acids such as l-cystine, l-methionine, m -lysine.
These nutrients are provided by a balanced diet but also by nutritional supplementation since, due to our modern life, food is unfortunately no longer enough to provide them in sufficient quantities.
3. Are there any contraindications to use?
It is very important before carrying out various keratin treatments and care to find out about the origin of this keratin as well as its dosage.
If your hairdresser has difficulty providing you with information, then make your request to the manufacturer who must clarify for you the origin of the keratin used in its products.
To conclude
This protein element is fundamental for the vitality and shine of hair and nails.
Adequate supplementation, combined with an appropriate hair routine and a balanced diet, can help maintain strong, luminous and healthy hair.
For optimal effects, it is advisable to follow a high-quality treatment like that offered by D-LAB NUTRICOSMETICS.