Science Popularization | | The role and application of plant protein in hair care (chapter 2 )

2.3

Protein siloxane derivatives

--Protein and silicone oil copolymer

Protein and silicone oil copolymers are chemically grafted onto the end or side chain amino groups of proteins through silicon oxygen groups, allowing proteins and silicone oil molecules to cross bind and form two copolymers or a mixture of the two. The addition of silicone oil components can improve the tactile sensation of hair brought by individual proteins, increase the lubricity (dry/wet) of hair, and enhance the durability of conditioning effects. The binding of proteins improves the affinity, water resistance, and film-forming properties of silicone oil. The combination of the two can leverage the advantages of both silicone oil and protein, while avoiding the drawbacks of using silicone oil alone.

Sheet 4 Types of protein and silicone oil copolymers

三,

The Application of Plant Proteins in Hair Care

3.1

The repairing effect of plant protein in hair conditioner

Due to natural and human factors, hair cannot avoid damage. However, plant proteins in hair conditioners containing plant proteins can form a protective film on the surface of our damaged hair, reducing the loss of water from the hair or entering between the scales of the damaged hair, promoting the repair of the stratum corneum, increasing the toughness and elasticity of the hair, and thus reducing the occurrence of hair breakage problems.

3.2

Deep repair function of plant protein in hair mask and essence

In the deep care products of hair mask and essence, plant protein brings us long-term effective nourishment. Because of its high permeability and adsorption, plant protein can penetrate into the gaps of hair scales, deeply repair the hair cuticle, and improve the hair damage caused by chemical scalding and the external environment.

3.3

Protein siloxane derivatives

--Protein and silicone oil copolymer

Adding plant protein to hair dye can reduce the erosion of alkaline substances in hair dye on the cuticle layer of hair, and improve the uniformity and durability of hair dyeing; In hot styling, the role of plant protein is to form a protective film on the hair, further reducing the damage caused by thermal tools to the hair and improving the hair's heat resistance to thermal tools.

summary

With the increasing demand for natural and effective hair care products from consumers, plant protein has become an important raw material in the hair care industry due to its excellent biocompatibility and reparative properties. The plant protein used in hair care is derived from plant materials and has the characteristics of low irritation, low toxicity, and high adhesion, which is in line with consumers' preference for safety, nutrition, and natural products. This also indicates that plant protein in hair care will have greater market potential and longer application time.