Raw Material for the cosmetics industry: Keratin Hydrolyzate - solution. INCI name: HYDROLYZED KERATIN CAS Number: 69430-36-0 Keratin belongs to the group of proteins naturally occurring in skin, hair, and nails – it is their basic building block. The hydrolysis process allows for obtaining keratin with a better degree of bioavailability. Keratin used in hair care products rebuilds hair structure, gives it a healthy appearance, restores shine, and maintains proper hydration. Used for nail care, it rebuilds the structure of the nail plate, strengthens it, hardens it, prevents breakage, and removes discoloration. Hair Care Effects Hydrolyzed keratin has a high affinity for damaged hair and fills gaps in its structure like a cement. It penetrates deep into the hair, building into damaged areas, and creates a protective colloidal layer on the hair's surface. Additionally, hydrolyzed keratin intensely moisturizes and regulates moisture. Thanks to this: noticeably strengthens the hair and improves its elasticity and resilience, gives the hair shine, smoothness and a healthy look, increases the volume of the hair, improves the mechanical strength of the hair, so it does not break when combing, reduces the tendency to split ends, protects against the harmful effects of hair dyes, permanent wave products and UV rays, improves the curl of the hair and makes it easier to style, used regularly, extends the life of the hair. curly hair after permanent waves, protects hair against the drying effect of too strong detergents used in shampoos, thanks to the sulfur content, it has a beneficial effect on the scalp, has anti-dandruff and soothing properties, Effects in nail care regenerates damaged nail plates, strengthens and thickens them, prevents breaking and splitting of nails, moisturizes and accelerates the healing of cracked cuticles around nails, improves the condition of yellowed and discolored nails. Use Keratin hydrolyzate can be used as an additive to hair conditioners and shampoos. Recommended concentration in formulations 5-50% Please note that keratin hydrolyzate is a highly concentrated substance, therefore its use should be exercised in moderation. As an additive to conditioners and shampoos, the product should not constitute more than 6% of the volume of the cosmetic. Composition and chemical information Homogeneous, clear amber liquid with a faint, characteristic odor. pH: 4.0 – 6.0. Density 1.0 g/ml. Origin information Keratin hydrolysate produced in the EU, obtained from sheep wool. Storage Once opened, the product should be stored in the refrigerator.