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Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein

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Protein hydrolyzates, vegetable. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of mixed vegetables composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin

Purpose

The protein portion of vegetables obtained by hydrolysis, which is the breakdown of a substance when it’s reacted with water. This natural ingredient conditions skin and hair.

Rating

GOOD

Category

Humectant, Plant Extracts

INCI Purpose

ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING

Benefits

Hydration — Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

Alternative Names

Hair Profile

Functions

Protein

At a Glance

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Hydrolyzed vegetable protein is composed of various protein substances derived from vegetables and broken down by water and hydrochloric acid to form a new complex with properties different from the original source. Used as a water-binding agent.

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