Hydrolyzed Chestnut Extract is an active ingredient developed for hair care obtained from organically grown Castanea sativa fruits (chestnut). Thanks to unique enzymatic technology, active components from Castanea sativa fruits become completely bio-available, boosting the beneficial action provided by protein, fatty acids, and short-chain polysaccharides from chestnuts.
Laboratory tests performed using a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) have shown that a 1% w/w hydrolyzed chestnut extract-containing treatment is able to repair the surface of stressed hair as efficiently as synthetic silicones.
Hydrolyzed chestnut extract overlays and repairs the hair surface even when extremely damaged by stressful procedures with hair styling appliances. A less damaged hair surface, being smoother and flatter, reflects light more efficiently making hair look better and shinier.
Laboratory tests have shown that Hydrolyzed chestnut-treated hair retains moisturization better, starting from the first application, up to 30% more than untreated hair.