Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Hair can be significantly damaged following exposure to environmental agents and physical and chemical treatments. The aim of this study concerned the evaluation of the protective and restructuring efficacy of a hair mask containing two rice derivatives: rice germ oil GX-N and ferulic acid. This evaluation was performed on hair damaged by bleaching, UV irradiation, and heat treatment by applying the following techniques: FT-IR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy), SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy), a stress–strain test, polarized light microscopy analysis, and protein loss determination. The application of the masks highlighted an improvement in the characteristics of the hair. Rice germ oil GX-N showed very interesting and protective properties in all the treatments; however, the inclusion of a low concentration of ferulic acid did not provide additional benefits.
Source: Cosmetics
Institution: University of Siena
Language: English
Subfield: Building and Construction
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,172
OpenAlex ID: W4415991862