Why Are Amino Acids Essential for Healthy Hair?

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Amino Acids for Smooth and Silky Hair

Amino acids are natural moisturizing factors for skin. When the cells in the epidermis die and become the stratum corneum, the proteins in these cells are broken down into amino acids and supplied to the stratum corneum. Collagen also consists of various amino acids.Moisture retention is just as important for hair as it is for skin. Amino acids help moisturize dry cuticles. The cuticle is the outermost part of hair and plays an important role in retaining moisture. The amino acids in cuticles work to retain moisture. Dull and dry hair is a sign of severe cuticle damage and a lack of amino acids. More people are dying their hair nowadays but coloring agents and bleach can damage hair and the cuticles in particular. Using shampoos, conditioners, and treatments that contain certain amino acids helps to promote moisture retention and keep hair from breaking. Amino acid care helps give you smooth and silky hair.

What is hyaluronic acid?

It turns out, we have it in our own body—hyaluronic acid is naturally found in our skin, eyes, and connective tissue. It’s the stuff that keeps skin plump and hydrated. In skincare and hair products, hyaluronic acid is a gel-like molecule, typically derived from sugars. It acts as a humectant, grabbing onto an impressive amount of water—up to 1000 times its weight. That’s also why hyaluronic acid is also used in injectable fillers. It can pump up thin lips, volumize hollow cheeks, and literally fill in wrinkles and creases for several months at a time.
So, how does it help your hair?
When applied topically to damp hair, hyaluronic acid acts like a sponge. It soaks up outside moisture and holds it in, making hair strands more hydrated, elastic, and overall healthier. It’s an especially good ingredient for hair that’s extremely dry and damaged. This hair type tends to be more porous (think full of holes like Swiss cheese) and has an especially hard time holding onto its moisture. Hyaluronic acid fills in these holes so hair can receive— and hang on to—water. Why is that important? For one, hydrated hair just looks healthier, but it’s also more resilient. It’s able to better withstand everyday stress inflicted by combing, brushing and heat styling.