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Last updated January 31, 2026

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Exothermic reductive decolorization agents: HenkelRecent Research Landscape

Residual pigments in keratin fibers prevent predictable re-dyeing and damage hair structure. These chemical agents selectively reduce chromophores to restore a neutral substrate for subsequent treatments.

What technical problems is Henkel addressing in Exothermic reductive decolorization agents?

Oxidative reagent premature degradation

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Chemical lightening and oxidative dyeing processes typically cause significant degradation of the hair shaft integrity. Reducing this structural breakdown maintains fiber strength and prevents porosity during color transformation.

Insufficient synthetic pigment removal

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Synthetic hair dyes bond strongly to keratin fibers and resist standard cleansing agents. Overcoming this chemical persistence allows for the non-destructive removal of unwanted artificial pigments.