Keratin hair mask Estel "Keratin"

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

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

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

In the series "Keratin" includes a special shampoo that provides gentle cleansing and disclosure of hair scales to enhance the perception of subsequent funds; Keratin mask, which improves the strength and elasticity of the hair and the final stage of care - keratin water, which provides protection against ultraviolet rays, deep moisturizing and enhanced color brightness.

In the set for the procedure of keratin recovery “Thermokeratin” includes:

• Keratin Thermo Mask - a complex with keratin, which, thanks to a unique formula, penetrates deep into the hair structure, providing an intense effect from the inside;
• Mask thermal activator - designed to provide intensive heat, which ensures the fixation of keratin and recovery at the level of intracellular bonds in the hair structure;
• Keratin water, fixing the result of the procedure, provides moisture, smoothness and thermal protection, as well as guarantees the volume and "soldering" of the 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 head with a special shampoo “Keratin”, split hair into strands and gently apply mask "Thermokeratin" from root to tip, without missing a hair, and leave for 10 minutes. After the time has elapsed, distribute the thermal activator over the mask (without washing off the mask!) And leave it for 20 minutes, then wash it off, washing the hair thoroughly. Finally, apply keratin water to wet curls.

On the example of the composition of the hair mask "Keratin" We will try to figure out whether Estel Professional really uses only health-friendly components in the manufacture of its products.

• Hydrolyzed Keratin - the main component of the product, based on it created the entire series of "Keratin", improves the structure, protects and restores hair;
• Aqua is 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 confirmed its safety when used in washable products;
• Behentrimonium Methosulfate - protects the hair, gives it shine and volume, antistatic;
• C 10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate - improves the hair structure and facilitates combing, adds shine;
• Cetyl Alcohol - a product derived from coconut oil, softens the hair structure and facilitates combing;
• Isopropyl Myristate is a refined product, has softening 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 - ethoxylated fatty alcohol, cleansing component;

• Distearoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate - provided that it is washable, it is safe, gives smoothness and shine to the curls, is especially useful for damaged hair;
• Dimethicone - silicone, is used as a defoamer, promotes easy and uniform 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 refraining from 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 the curls, protects against the aggressiveness of free radicals and reduces the allergenicity of the final product;
• Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride - a conditioning agent that promotes the viscosity and stability of the composition;
• Cera Alba (Beeswax) - protects hair and skin from the harmful effects of detergents, nourishes hair and provides them with a unique shine;
• Butylphenyl Methylpropional - flavoring, has a strong floral odor, has a high allergenicity;
• Benzyl Salicylate is a perfume and sunscreen ingredient;
• Tocopheryl Acetate - vitamin E, the 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 - perfume.

As we can see, the composition of the mask Estel "Keratin" ambiguous. As for the caring and repairing components - everything is in order. Parabens Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben unpleasant, of course, to see in the composition of the funds, but they are necessary to preserve the product. The low content of these substances in the product partially soothes, but whether it is up to everyone to decide whether to use products with such a list of ingredients or not.

And of course, the choice is to get acquainted with user reviews.

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

Technique keratin recovery from technologist Estelle - in the next video.