Hair Perming (Permanent Waving) Products
Most common use.
Breaks and reforms disulfide bonds in hair keratin, allowing hair to be reshaped into curls or waves.
Hair Relaxers / Straightening Creams
Used in chemical straightening products.
Restructures keratin bonds to achieve smooth, straight hair.
Depilatory Creams (Hair Removal)
Sometimes used in hair removal formulations.
Helps weaken keratin structure for easier removal of unwanted hair.
🔹 Dermatological / Skin Care Uses
Keratolytic Agent
Can soften and break down thickened keratinized skin.
Occasionally included in specialty treatments for callus or hardened skin removal.
🔹 Industrial / Research Applications
Biochemical Research
Used in laboratories for studying keratin protein structure and bond modification.
Intermediate in Cosmetic Formulations
Serves as a functional ingredient in perming and depilation product formulations.