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Key benefits: Hydration.

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

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Protein hydrolyzates, wheat germ. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of wheat germ 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

Versatile ingredient that can function as a film-forming agent, hydrator, and conditioning agent for skin or 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

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Hair Profile

Functions

Protein

Helps With

Thin hair Dry hair

Goals

Volume

Suitable For

Thickness fine Density low

Role

Moisture-retentive protein. Adds thickness, body, and holds water inside the fiber. Neutral in shampoos; but best efficacy in leave-on products.

Length

At a Glance

Article

Hydrolyzed wheat protein is a protein fraction from wheat that has been hydrolyzed, which is a chemical process involving the reaction of a substance with water and hydrochloric acid to form a modified substance. Functions as a hair conditioning agent and texture enhancer.

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