Kerasylium™

Maltodextrin (and) Silybum Marianum Seed Extract. Kerasylium™ by BASF acts as an antioxidant, repairing- and protective agent. It is a 100% natural, plant-based alternative to animal keratin. It is produced by upcycling milk thistle seedcake, a by-product of milk thistle oil production. It contains low molecular weight peptides which penetrate deeply into the hair cortex and enables fiber repair from inside.

• It is also rich in polyphenols, carbohydrates, minerals and salts.
• It protects the structural proteins of hair against oxidation, carbonylation & glycation while delaying UV-induced color fading.
• It stabilizes & repair hair keratin and prevents breakage, especially of weakened hair, making hair stronger, shinier & softer.
• It also offers pollution- & color protection and free radical scavenging.
• Kerasylium™ is designed for cuticle smoothing, hair styling- & strengthening as well as colored-, bleached-, dry- & permed hair applications.
• It is cation compatible and is suitable for shampoos, conditioning & solid formulations.
• It is palm oil- & preservative-free, Vegan, and Clean Beauty preferred.