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the hair and offers broad-spectrum protection in rinse-off systems.
Although the diester has not yet been tested in leave-in systems, the
authors expect the diester to provide good hair protection.
The addition of the diester in wash-off systems provides protection
against UVA-induced colorfade as well as protection from
UVB-induced disulfide bond breakage that manifests as a loss of
hair strength. The diester also protects from the degradation of
amino acids on the hair surface. This broad-spectrum protection
gives consumers the freedom to enjoy the sun without the concern
for hair damage. In addition, it offers protection for artificial hair
color and fiber integrity.
Published May 2009 Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine
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