Silk protein extracts, being one of the most popular ingredients in hair care at present days, improves smoothness the shine of the hair, adds to the elasticity and strength of the hair to prevent breakage and helps the hair retain moisture for longer periods of time. It also repairs damage and avoid split ends.
In this article, we ‘ll be discussing about the incredible benefits that silk protein could offer for haircare.
Before that here is a brief about silk and silk proteins.
What is Silk?
Silk is a natural protein fiber, composed of mainly of fibroin and is produced by certain insect larvae to form cocoons. Silk has a smooth, soft texture that is not slippery, unlike many synthetic fibers. The best-known silk is obtained from the cocoons of the larvae of the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori reared in captivity. Silk is mainly produced by the larvae of insects undergoing complete metamorphosis.
India is the second largest producer of silk in the world after China. Because of its texture and luster, silk rapidly became a popular luxury fabric and was in a great demand, became a staple of pre-industrial international trade.
Silk is being used in clothing, furniture, medicine, biomaterial and as many other commercial and industrial products. But now silk protein extracts are linked to better skin & hair aesthetics because of its incredible benefits on human skin and hair. They are widely been used in beauty and cosmetic industry these days.
Proteins in silk
Silk emitted by the silkworm consists of two main proteins, sericin and fibroin, fibroin being the structural center of the silk, and sericin being the sticky material surrounding it. Fibroin is made up of the amino acids Gly-Ser-Gly-Ala-Gly-Ala and forms beta pleated sheet.
The silk extracts are so highly favored in the beauty industry because of these two proteins – sericin and fibroin (which are built from 18 amino acids). These have a chemical composition rather similar to the makeup of human skin and hair. That’s why it’s a compatible product for the maintenance of our skin and hair.
How does hydrolyzed silk protein improve hair health?
The primary element of hair is a protein named keratin. This protein is what provides the hair with strength, protection and structure.
Due to many internal (diet, health issues, genetics) and external (When hair is repeatedly exposed to chemical treatments and heat) reasons this keratin breaks down and the hair becomes weak, loses elasticity and is more prone to breakage.
Now, the protein of the hair has broken down and the hair is weak, inelastic and prone to breakage. So, it’s obvious that you have to support your hair with more protein in order to keep the balance maintained and continue giving the hair its strength, protection and structure.
This is where hydrolysed silk protein comes into play!
Hydrolysed Sericin is the silk protein that is widely used in hair care industry. Hydrolysis simply means that cocoon shell breaks with water in order to make it fit into suitable hair products.
Sericin works by coating the cuticles of the hair strands. This seals in the moisture and protects the bonds in our hair so that it looks smoother and straighter. The other bonus points are it promotes hair regrowth and adds shine & the elasticity of the hair to prevent breakage and helps the hair retain moisture for longer periods of time, giving hair a more lustrous and healthy appearance.
Combination of hair keratin and sericin together amazingly enables the product to penetrate the individual hair strands more easily and to strengthen damaged hair caused by harsh chemicals, heat or colouring treatments, and others. Apart from this, the sericin barrier can prevent direct contact between hair and certain harsh chemicals. As such, this prevents hair damage such as those attributed to harsh chemicals or environmental toxins and pollutants.
Benefits of using hair care products with silk protein extracts-
- Strengthen the hair
- Add to the elasticity of the hair to prevent breakage
- Repair damage and avoid split ends
- Help the hair retain moisture for longer periods of time
- Improve the softness and silkiness of the hair
- Improve the shine of the hair Reduce dryness of the hair
- Make the hair less frizzy and easier to style
MGmeowgirl Onion shampoo is such a product with the goodness of silk protein extract.
This product cleanses your scalp deeply & the natural ingredients stimulate and nourish hair follicles and keep hair roots strong while increasing the thickness of each hair strand.
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