The body produces its own keratin to build hair and nails, and also makes use of it all around our internal organs and glands. When the body’s keratin production loses its performance due to age, diet and external factors, keratin care applied by cosmetic dermatologists nourishes the hair, adds volume and restores the natural shine. On the other hand, there are also risky features of this treatment that should be taken into consideration. In today’s article, we will examine the pros and cons of this treatment, which is one of the best hair care options in the world.

 

What is keratin?

Keratin is a water-insoluble protein that is important in hair, skin and nail health. It is found in epithelial cells that cover the inner and outer surfaces of the body and forms microscopic intermediary filaments. There are 54 types of this protein in the body, of which 28 are classified as type 1 and 26 as type 2.
Receiving more of this protein strengthens nails and hair. Therefore, it is no wonder why many people are looking for it for cosmetic targets. As well as directly applied products, it is also available in supplement form and many foods contain it naturally.

 

Benefits of keratin care for hair

Blow-drying, straighteners, styling and even poor quality water and shampoos weaken the hair. Keratin care has a restorative effect by adding keratin to the hair structure and gives vitality to the hair.

These benefits can be summarized as follows:

• It ensures that the hair exposed to chemical and heat treatments becomes healthy again.
• It restores damaged hair to its shiny and healthy appearance.
• Reduces hair breakage with its intense restorative effect.
• It is especially applied for curly and damaged hair. It also has a straightening effect.
• It adds a more voluminous appearance to the hair.

 

Possible risks of keratin treatment

Keratin hair care is unfortunately done with solutions that also contain some chemicals. These chemical products can cause the following negative consequences, especially if they are applied unnecessarily often:

1. Special solutions are used to create a fixing effect on the hair during care. These solutions can damage the hair and are also risky to inhale.
2. Formaldehyde in some keratin care products is a toxic substance. This substance can cause allergic reactions when inhaled or when it touches the skin.
3. Again, formaldehyde can cause burning, itching and irritation in the eyes during the process.
4. 3 applications a year is enough for the average hair. However, some people receive this application way too often. Improper or too frequent care can cause damage to the central nervous system. In such a case, depression, lack of attention and severe headaches may occur.
5. Improper and intensive application of keratin by-products can cause hair loss.
   The best way to avoid these and similar risks is to consult a dermatologist before the treatment and to get the keratin hair treatment from a cosmetic dermatologist.