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Oxidative keratin crosslinking agents: LorealRecent Research Landscape

Standard chemical lightening degrades the structural integrity of the hair fiber, leading to breakage and customer dissatisfaction. These formulations utilize specific oxidative chemistries to maintain or restore disulfide bonds during the coloring process.

What technical problems is Loreal addressing in Oxidative keratin crosslinking agents?

Keratinous fiber color degradation

(29)evidences

Chemical bleaching and coloring processes compromise the structural integrity of keratin fibers. Preventing this damage maintains hair strength and surface smoothness during aggressive oxidative treatments.

Uncontrolled exothermic reaction kinetics

(6)evidences

Inconsistent reaction rates during oxidative hair processing lead to uneven results or fiber damage. Precise thermal regulation prevents unpredictable chemical activation and improves safety.