Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Background
Keratin is one of nature’s most important building blocks providing structure and order, and is fundamental in the development of healthy tissues including skin, hair and nails. Keratins commonly used by hair care manufacturers are hydrolysed i.e. they are simply small peptide fragments of one or two amino acids joined together.
Keraplast’s proprietary manufacturing and processing technologies gently extract full bioactive Functional Keratin® from natural, renewable sources (sheep’s wool) for incorporation into product solutions to enhance health, beauty and well-being.
- Full functional full length protein and polypeptides
- Functional Keratin® is closer in form and function to human hair keratin than any other material previously produced.
- Reversal of hair damage can be achieved with Functional Keratin® technology.
- Product Benefits
- 80% less breakage
- 52% stronger
- 58% better condition after sunlight/ pollution damage
- 36% better shine
- 67% prevention of color fade
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Hair Care Applications
- Use Level
- 1-2.5%
- Formulation Guidelines
KERAPLAST FK RESTORE can be formulated into a broad range of hair care systems. Some care required in combination with cationic species, and higher pH is preferred at high inclusion levels.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Low odor
- Appearance
- Pale yellow semi-viscous liquid
Technical Details & Test Data
- Key Ingredients Of FK Restore
- Patented Protein structure “Protect”
Excellent film forming properties create protective barrier. Radical scavenging ability through naturally high cystine content Unique ability to protect from pollution and UV attack while effectively quenching free radical species before they can propagate the generation of reactive oxygen species.
- Patented Protein and peptide mixture “Moisturize”
Low molecular weight peptide can penetrate the cortex of hair resulting in internal repair and moisturization. Nourishment of hair prevents brittleness and strengthens chemically treated hair.
- Patented Protein extraction “Repair”
Well preserved amino acid structure 91% homologous to human hair. Binds strongly to exterior of damaged hair with 80% reduction in breakage. Repairs damaged hair close to virgin state.
- Efficacy Tests
Tensile Measurement
Mechanical properties maintained when Functional Keratin® Protect is applied to hair prior to UV exposure to sunlight.
Hair Fiber Treatement
Repair Strength Testing After Chemical Treatment
Hair Strength Before And After Rescue Treatment
FK Restore - Peptide Makes Hair Stronger
Hair damaged through chemical treatment requires less energy to extend, indicating it is weaker. Tensile testing demonstrates that treatment with Functional Keratin® Peptide provides nourishment to strengthen chemically treated hair by 27% back to a level close to that of virgin hair.
Hair Energy Nourishment At 20% Extension
Functional Keratin® Vs Hydrolyzed Keratin Fragments
Key Functional Keratin® INCL Hyrolyzed Keratins Functional Protein Y N Proprietary amino acid sequences matched to hair structure Y N Full length protein and peptides that form a sacrificial shield to prevent hair damage Y N Maintains cystine functionality, important for binding to hair and protein function Y N Able to bind to type 2 keratins in hair in tight coils to create strong fibrous structures Y N Pure intermediate filament proteins, particular keratins responsible for hair strength Y N Data showing quantitative and qualitative improvements in hair and skin Y N Guaranteed sourced from pure NZ Wool, no harm to animals Y N SEM of hair pretreated with 5% Protect following exposure to severe cigarette smoke
SEM of untreated hair following exposure to severe smoke from 20 cigarettes.
