In this study, we evaluated the effect of a natural complex extract, AC, which associates the antioxidant activity and photo-protective power of Zingiber officinale roots and Magnolia officinalis bark with the Pracaxi oil (Pentaclethra macroloba), an original oil rich in long chain fatty acid to reinforce lipid layer and to refill cuticle gap. Permeation, protein carbonylation, mechanical resistance and hair strengthening and gloss were evaluated in Asian hair. The active ingredient named AC (trade name Zoryalys®) penetrates to the heart of the hair. Thanks to this, it prevents protein oxidation induced by pollution and UV exposure. As a result, the hair structure integrity is protected, inducing strength and resistance of the hair, and finally gloss.
Hair has always been considered as a symbol of beauty. The appearance of hair is one of the main factors that contributes to our sense of attractiveness and can therefore have a strong influence on one’s self-esteem
