
Quick Insights
Ingredient Rating:
GOOD
Type of Ingredient:
Texture Enhancer, Conditioner, Volume Control Agent, Strengthener and Anti-Frizz Agent
Intended Function:
To strengthen hair fibers, increase fiber diameter for enhanced volume, and improve manageability and surface smoothness.
Common Applications:
Used in intensive hair‑repair treatments, conditioners, volume‑boosting serums, styling products, and restorative hair masks designed for damaged, fine, or thinning hair.
Target Audience:
Brand owners and formulators developing performance‑driven hair care lines aimed at consumers with damaged, chemically treated, aging, or fine hair seeking enhanced body, strength, and manageability.
Also Known As:
KeraRepair™; sometimes referenced in formulation data sheets by vendor or blend name but typically marketed under the proprietary name KeraRepair™. The INCI list includes hydrolyzed soy protein, Ceratonia siliqua (carob) seed extract, zea mays (corn) starch, polyquaternium‑7, polyquaternium‑16, and guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride as the core functional components.
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Safety Analysis
KeraRepair™ is used at typical concentrations of ~1.5–2.5% in aqueous phases of hair care formulations, consistent with standard practices for conditioning polymers and protein derivatives. Its components are widely used in cosmetic hair products, and conditioning polymers like polyquaternia are generally recognized as safe for topical use in rinse‑off and leave‑on hair care when used at appropriate levels; they form a surface‑bound film on keratin fibers without penetrating living tissue. The hydrolyzed proteins and plant extracts contribute to water binding and deposition without significant irritation risk under normal cosmetic use conditions.
However, as with all polymers and proteins, patch testing and formulation stability studies are recommended to ensure compatibility with other actives and to avoid potential buildup or film effects on hair that might weigh fine hair down if over‑used. In sensitive scalp conditions, combining KeraRepair™ with soothing, barrier‑supportive agents (e.g., panthenol, niacinamide, or bisabolol) can improve overall tolerability. There are no widely reported safety concerns specific to KeraRepair™, but standard cosmetic guidelines apply: avoid use on broken skin and ensure good manufacturing practice to minimize microbial contamination.
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