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Keratin Treatments and Keratin Supplements
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Keratin is a protein that is found naturally in our skin, our hair, our nails and our teeth. Keratin supplements and hair care keratin treatments have become a popular addition to the beauty industry over the past few years. For example, treatments are frequently being used as a method of producing straight and shiny hair for those who wish to have that look. |
However, there are some health concerns regarding their use and it is advisable to do a little research before you consider booking in for a Keratin treatment.
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Our skin, hair and nails are made from alpha-keratin, formed by particular living cells that are considered to form the outside protective covering for these body parts. In fact, the most external part of our skin actually consists of dead cells of keratin that are forced to the surface as the cells generate new keratin.
Although keratin occurs naturally in humans, for the salon hair treatments, it is usually sourced from animal wool and applied as a mixture to your hair. The proponents of the treatments claim that the keratin then will renew the cortex of the hair shaft, making the hair both straight and shiny.
The Benefits of Keratin Supplementation
Keratin is an important protein that keeps your nails and hair strong and in good condition. Within the beauty industry, Keratin supplements are commonly used to enhance the health and condition of your nails and your hair. In fact, these supplements are typically incorporated in many hair products and are even given as salon treatments in order to fight the aging of hair. It is claimed that such supplementation will help maintain the straightness, sleekness, luster, and smoothness of your hair. As an added bonus, keratin treatments may make your hair more manageable too.
If your nails are quite brittle then taking resorting to keratin supplementation may assist help strengthen them and promote their easier growth.
The Risks of Keratin Supplements
Before you decide to use keratin supplements, you should also be aware of possible side effects that keratin may cause you to experience. For example, some supplements have been found to contain formaldehyde, a known carcinogen. Treatments should always be performed by a suitably trained professional in a recognised hair care salon.
Other keratin side effects that you should know about include lung and eye irritation which may result from hair treatments particularly if you are treated in a poorly ventilated confined space. Others have reported that hair loss and fading of hair colour can result very occasionally.
You should be extra cautious too about having too much keratin in your body. When this occurs, instead of having better-looking and healthier hair, nails and skin, you can end up with dry skin, coarse hair, and nails that are weaker than they were before taking the supplement. There is a low level risk of a condition known as proteinuria, which in extreme cases can result in some kidney damage.
In summary, there is little doubt that keratin supplements can have great aesthetic benefits particularly for hair and nails. However, caution needs to be applied and it is advisable to talk to your doctor or a suitably skilled professional who can give an unbiased opinion of how suitable the treatments would be for you. If you are ingesting keratin supplements then always follow the instructions and be aware that taking too much may be counterproductive.
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