Alpha-keratin Protein Mask
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Keratin is a pretty amazing ingredient. It can offer moisturising properties as well as having the ability to enhance the skins elasticity.
As you probably already know, many living beings produce keratin naturally. I was surprised to learn quite recently that we humans produce 54 different kinds of keratin. ( REF )
There are 2 forms of keratin
Alpha-keratin (sources: hair, horns, and nails of mammals)
Beta-keratin (sources: feathers, claws, and beaks of birds & reptiles)
Today, we're going to create our own super easy 3 ingredient alpha-keratin protein mask using ingredients we have right at hand (pun entirely intended).
Prepare Alpha Keratin Powder
To make the star ingredient, you're going to need about 15 grams of nail clippings. You may want to collect clippings from a period of time or if you are impatient, ask your family members and friends to donate theirs.
Grind the clippings to a powder. I use a dedicated nail grinder with a powerful blade but if you don't have one, use the most powerful grinder you have, then sift to achieve a powder.
You're looking for a texture something like what you see pictured below.
When you have your powder ready, then you only need 2 more things to get busy with this mask.
Mask Ingredients
Yoghurt
Kaolin clay
Fingernail keratin powder
Method
Mix ingredients to your preferred texture
Apply to face, hair, and anywhere else you are comfortable applying this mixture.
Let sit until you feel the need to remove it.
Rinse off.
Pat yourself on the back for so thoroughly engaging in my very silly April fools post.
Happy first of April.
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More About Nail Structure and Keratin
ground keratin fibres - cosmetic grade
Producers of keratin waste
