Hydrolyzed keratin
Also known as Hydrolyzed keratin — this name points to Keratin Peptides in our directory.
About Keratin Peptides
Broken-down keratin protein fragments that coat and reinforce damaged hair shafts.
Hydrolyzed keratin peptides are small enough to penetrate the cuticle and fill gaps in damaged hair. They improve feel and reduce breakage rather than growing new follicles. Common in bond-repair and smoothing lines.
Where you will see Hydrolyzed keratin
Hydrolyzed keratin is a marketing or trade name people search when they mean Keratin Peptides. On retail shelves the INCI list on the back of the package may use a longer systematic name even when the front label shows a nickname.
Other names
Hydrolyzed keratin
Keratin amino acids
Keratin-derived peptides
Common questions
Is Hydrolyzed keratin the same as Keratin Peptides?
Yes. Hydrolyzed keratin is a brand or nickname that refers to Keratin Peptides in our directory—the same active molecule, different packaging or marketing name.
What is Keratin Peptides?
Broken-down keratin protein fragments that coat and reinforce damaged hair shafts. Hydrolyzed keratin peptides are small enough to penetrate the cuticle and fill gaps in damaged hair. They improve feel and reduce breakage rather than growing new follicles. Common in bond-repair and smoothing lines.
How do I find Hydrolyzed keratin on a label?
Hydrolyzed keratin may appear on retail product fronts, but confirm the INCI list matches Keratin Peptides before assuming the formula is identical across brands.