Table 6.
Dynamics of labile protein leakage (μg/g) from the hair shaft and non-binding SH-groups (ng/mg protein) in the hair shaft.
| Group | Labile Protein Leakage from Hair Shaft (μg/g Hair) | Nonbinding SH-Groups in Hair Shaft (ng/mg Protein) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before | After | Before | After | |
|
Group 1 Experimental (lotion/shampoo containing fermented fruits and caffein) |
46.5 ± 7.2 | 21.3 ± 4.5 ** | 35.7 ± 5.0 | 12.3 ± 2.5 **, # |
|
Group 2 Placebo Control (lotion/shampoo without actives) |
47.1 ± 9.0 | 28.9 ± 5.1 * | 41.1 ± 6.7 | 53.7 ± 7.6 |
|
Group 3 Caffeine Control (lotion with caffein/placebo shampoo) |
45.9 ± 8.4 | 20.8 ± 4.4 ** | 33.2 ± 2.5 | 24.1 ± 1.9 *, # |
*—p < 0.05 versus the initial point; **—p < 0.01 versus the initial point; #—p < 0.01 versus control group(s).