Keratin:Zein particles as vehicles for fragrance release on hair

Hair perfumes are becoming a trend all over the world and new cosmetic formulations have been developed to address this recent need. In present study, we system for controlled delivery of on hair, based zein, protein derived from maize, keratin. The Keratin:Zein particles, obtained using different strategies proportions zein keratin, presented high stability along storage, related with presence keratin particles’ formulation. When applied particles formed film-like structure fibers. Fragrance diffusion hair-coated was dependent temperature, method preparation fragrances’ physicochemical properties (melting point vapor pressure). showed also capacity improve hair’s mechanical hydration degree. revealed potential development personalized hair products allowing adjustments depending personal sensory preferences.