Keratin hair mask Estel "Keratin"

Today, salons offer many different procedures and products for healing and restoring damaged hair. One of the most popular is the keratin restoration procedure, which, despite the good result, is still not harmless, since, after applying a special product, the hair is necessarily treated with a hot iron. To the question - is there an absolutely harmless product for restoring the beauty and health of curls, we will try to find the answer in this article.

Today, a huge variety of products for the care of the scalp and hair is produced - shampoos, balms, masks, oils, serums, elixirs. Consider how to choose the right tool.

Estel Professional - the largest Russian company producing decorative and therapeutic cosmetics, offers an innovative product for the care of curls - a series Keratin. About what the product is, how it is useful for hair and how to use it, we will consider in the article.

In series Keratin includes a special shampoo that provides gentle cleansing and opening of hair scales to enhance the perception of subsequent products; keratin mask that improves the strength and elasticity of the hair and the final stage of care - keratin water, which provides protection from ultraviolet rays, deep hydration and color enhancement.

In a set for a salon keratin treatment "Thermokeratin" includes:

• Keratin thermal mask - a complex with keratin, which, thanks to a unique formula, penetrates deep into the structure of the hairs, providing an intense effect from the inside;
• Thermal mask activator - designed to provide intense heat release, which guarantees the fixation of keratin and restoration at the level of intracellular bonds in the hair structure;
• Keratin water, fixing the result of the procedure, provides hydration, smoothness and thermal protection, and also guarantees volume and "sealing" of split ends of the hair.

Keratinization abundantly compensates for the lack of keratin in the hairs, thereby actively strengthening them and eliminating fragility.

First, wash your hair with a special Shampoo "Keratin", divide the hair into strands and gently apply "Thermokeratin" mask from roots to ends without missing a hair, and leave for 10 minutes. After the time has elapsed, spread a thermal activator over the mask (without washing off the mask!) And leave for 20 minutes, then rinse, washing your hair thoroughly. Finally, apply keratin water to wet curls.

On the example of the composition of a hair mask Keratin we will try to figure out whether Estel Professional really uses only components that are harmless to health in the manufacture of its products.

• Hydrolyzed Keratin - the main component of the product, the entire "Keratin" series was created on its basis, improves the structure, protects and restores hair;
• Aqua - the most common water;
• Cetearyl Alcohol - a mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols, stabilizes the final product;
• Cetrimonium Chloride - The main task of cetrimonium chloride in hair cosmetics is to make them smoother and more manageable. The CIR research team has confirmed its safety when used in rinse-off products;
• Behentrimonium Methosulfate - provides hair protection, adds shine and volume, antistatic;
• C 10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate - improves the structure of hairs and facilitates their combing, adds shine;
• Cetyl Alcohol - a product derived from coconut oil, softens the hair structure and makes it easier to comb;
• Isopropyl Myristate - a petroleum product, has emollient properties, is safe for use in cosmetics;
• Water+Silicone (water-soluble silicones): Quaternium-18 - used as an antistatic agent and conditioner; Trideceth-6 - is an emulsifier for silicones and does not allow them to accumulate in the skin and hair; Trideceth-12 is an ethoxylated fatty alcohol cleanser;

• Distearoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate - safe to wash off, gives curls smoothness and shine, especially useful for damaged hair;
• Dimethicone - silicone, used as a defoamer, promotes easy and even distribution of the product;
• Phenoxyethanol is a very toxic allergen, despite the fact that its presence in cosmetics guarantees the return of shine to dull and lifeless hair, scientists strongly recommend against using it;
• Methylparaben is an immunotoxic and allergenic preservative, safe in low concentrations, has a cumulative effect;
• Ethylparaben - has the same properties as the previous component;
• Propylparaben is another very harmful preservative that causes allergies, it is not recommended to use products containing this component on an ongoing basis;

• Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil - argan oil, actively nourishes and moisturizes curls, protects against the aggressiveness of free radicals and reduces the allergenicity of the final product;
• Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride - conditioning agent, contributes to the viscosity and stability of the composition;
• Cera Alba (Beeswax) - protects hair and skin from the harmful effects of detergents, nourishes the hair and provides them with a unique shine;
• Butylphenyl Methylpropional - flavoring, has a strong floral smell, is highly allergenic;
• Benzyl Salicylate - perfume and sunscreen ingredient;
• Tocopheryl Acetate - vitamin E, a well-known, beloved beauty vitamin;
• Lactic Acid - lactic acid, regulates the sebaceous glands;
• Behenyl / Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters - has a healing effect on damaged curls and prevents split ends;
• Parfum - fragrance.

As we can see, the composition of the mask Estel "Keratin" ambiguous. As for caring and restoring components, everything is in perfect order. Parabens Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben are, of course, unpleasant to see in the composition of the product, but they are necessary to preserve the product. Partially calms the low content of these substances in the product, but whether to use products with such a list of ingredients or not, everyone decides for himself.

And of course, before choosing, you should read the user reviews.

Most consumers note the high efficiency of the Keratin line, but express dissatisfaction with the fragility of the result.

The keratin recovery technique from the Estel technologist is in the next video.