HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN (Hydrolyzed wheat protein)

"Low penalty" in all categories.

Origin(s): Vegetal
Other languages: Hydrolysiertes Weizenprotein, Proteine del grano idrolizzate, Proteína de trigo hidrolisada, Proteína de trigo hidrolizada, Protéines de blé hydrolysées
INCI name: HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN
EINECS/ELINCS number: 305-225-0 / - / 309-358-5
Classification: Regulated, Gluten, Natural or hemisynthesis polymer
Bio-compatible (COSMOS Reference)

Namely Hydrolyzed wheat proteins are used in cosmetics as a vegetable, humectant and antistatic conditioner. They are found mainly in hair care and shampoos. The composition of these proteins is close to that of keratin. Allowed in organic.

Restriction in Europe: III/307
Maximum average molecular weight of peptides in hydrolysates: 3.5 kDa.

Its functions (INCI)

Antistatic : Reduces static electricity by neutralizing electrical charge on a surface
Hair conditioning : Leaves hair easy to comb, soft, soft and shiny and / or confers volume, lightness and shine
Skin conditioning : Maintains skin in good condition

This ingredient is present in 2.14% of cosmetics.

Heat-protective hair care (13.73%)

Care for dry and damaged hair (13.03%)

Fall protection shampoo (11.28%)

Detangler (leave-in) (11.02%)

Hair mask (10.76%)