What is keratin?

Keratin is like the superhero armor your body wears to stay strong and tough.

Imagine you're playing with clay, soft and squishy. Now picture that clay turning into a hard, rough material, like the outside of a rock. That’s what keratin does! It's a protein found in places like your hair, your nails, and even the soles of your feet. It makes those parts strong so they can take a beating, like when you run, jump, or even scratch something.

Think of keratin as bricks stacked together tightly. Each brick is a tiny part of the protein, all working together to make something solid and durable. Your hair is like a long rope made up of many of these "bricks," twisted together so it can bend but not break easily.

Nails are similar, they're like little shields that protect your fingers and toes. Without keratin, your nails would be as soft as putty!

So next time you paint your nails or brush your hair, remember: you’re working with keratin, the tough, everyday hero of your body!