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 hydrolyzed 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® proteins from natural, renewable sources (sheep’s wool) for incorporation into product solutions to enhance health, beauty and well-being.
• Fully 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 and skin damage can be achieved with Functional Keratin® technology
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
- Use Level
- 1% - 2.5%
- Mode of Action
Promote Healthy Scalp Skin Cells
FK Scalp™’s protein and peptide combination stimulates skin cells to proliferate by up to 160% faster than a placebo while simultaneously stimulating human keratinocyte migration, and the expression of collagens IV and VII, thus improving the anchoring of follicles. This promotes scalp health through the shedding of cells and the avoidance of follicle clogging by bringing healthy cells to the surface more quickly.
Protect from Scalp Inflammation
FK Scalp™’s anti-inflammatory agent reduces the PGE2 response in cells undergoing inflammatory stress by up to 70%. Reducing scalp inflammation, itching and pre-mature hair follicle death. This reduction in PGE2 response enables maintenance of root nourishment and hair density.
Pollution and UV Protection
FK Scalp™ protects the scalp from exposure to oxidative stress from pollution such as particulate matter, gasses like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide, as well as heavy metals and volatile organic compounds. FK Scalp™ contains higher levels of cystine than any other protein material, scavenging free radicals before they cause scalp damage.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Low odor
Technical Details & Test Data
- Skin Cell Proliferation
- Supporting Scalp Health
Increasingly complex lifestyles coupled with the adverse effects of pollution are increasing hair and scalp related problems such as hair loss, hair damage, dandruff and itchy scalp. The scalp is the bedrock for the hair follicle and if it isn’t in good condition the chances of experiencing problems with hair growth and health increase significantly. The condition of the hair is a directly related to the condition (health) of the scalp.
FK Scalp™ enables the development of formulations that:
• Remove dead skin cells, build-up and impurities that impede hair growth
• Nourish and restore the scalp
• Protect from hair and scalp stress caused by pollution
• Provide anti-aging support for scalp enabling longevity of follicle health
• Relieve scalp discomfort and itching
- INFLAMMATORY SUPPORT - PGE2 REDUCTION
