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Hydrolyzed Collagen

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Neudahl, G. (1999) Proteins for Conditioning Hair and Skin Conditioning Agents for Hair and Skin	Hydrolyzed collagen with a molecular weight of 5000 to 15,000 Da is an excellent film-former that moisturizes the hair by coating the cuticle without deep absorption (film-former). Adds body, resiliency, shine, and manageability while reducing static.
Neudahl, G. (1999) Proteins for Conditioning Hair and Skin Conditioning Agents for Hair and Skin	Hydrolyzed collagen with a molecular weight of 2000 Da demonstrates substantivity to hair, meaning it adheres well to the hair's surface and penetrates its structure. Adheres best on damaged hair. Enhances tensile strength (resistance to breaking) and elasticity
Neudahl, G. (1999) Proteins for Conditioning Hair and Skin Conditioning Agents for Hair and Skin	Hydrolyzed collagen temporarily mends split ends, particularly in leave-in products, though higher concentrations yield diminishing benefits for damaged hair.

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