What is Hydrolyzed wheat protein?

Humanity needs wheat not only for flour production. Wheat protein is one of the effective components of cosmetics. And now we will tell you how it is good for skin and hair.

1. What is wheat protein
2. Useful properties and functions
3. What are wheat proteins made of?
4. Application in cosmetics
5. Review of products with wheat proteins

What is wheat protein

Several wheat components are used in cosmetics and the most important of them are:

1. germ oil;
2. proteins (phytokeratin, phytopeptide).

The latter consist of high molecular weight proteins - gluten (gluten), gliadin, liftilin.

1. Yes, the same one gluten, which is harmful to the figure, has proven itself to be an excellent beauty ingredient. For example, as a natural antioxidant.
2. Gliadin - stimulator of collagen synthesis.
3. A liftilin is able to create a film on the surface of the skin that protects and smoothes it.

There is a lot of protein in wheat - up to 14% of the grain composition. To increase their potential, proteins are hydrolyzed, this helps reduce the size of the molecules, making them water soluble and facilitating their penetration into the epidermis and hair structure.

The amino acids that make up wheat proteins are similar to the human ones that form our skin and hair. That is why wheat proteins are perfectly absorbed by the epidermis, stimulate renewal and, accordingly, recovery.

Wheat proteins are one of the effective components of cosmetics. © iStock

Useful properties and functions

Hydrolyzed wheat proteins:

1. increase skin elasticity and turgor;
2. level the microrelief;
3. help maintain optimal pH levels of the epidermis;
4. fights skin dehydration and prevents it;
5. neutralize the effect of free radicals;
6. maintain a protective barrier;
7. strengthen (compact) the structure of the hair and nail plate.

What are wheat proteins made of?

They contain many amino acids, let's list the main ones.

Glutamine - a precursor to the important antioxidant glutathione, which protects cells from oxidation and, accordingly, from destruction and aging.

Proline - one of the components of collagen, promotes its synthesis, has an anti-inflammatory effect.

Serin is part of proteins and lipids, as well as natural moisturizing factor (NMF). Activates enzymes, improves skin water balance, and participates in regeneration.

Glycine - a natural moisturizing agent that can penetrate into the deep layers of the skin. It is an antioxidant, improves blood flow, prevents rosacea, and inhibits the aging process.

Arginine - one of the components of NMF (natural moisturizing factor), responsible for moisturizing the skin and healing microcracks. It is also part of keratin, stimulates hair growth and strengthens it.

The amino acids that make up wheat proteins are similar to the human ones that form our skin and hair. © iStock

Application in cosmetics

Hydrolyzed wheat proteins are widely used in the production of many cosmetic products, such as:

1. moisturizing, nourishing, anti-aging creams;
2. products for children;
3. tonics;
4. shower gels;
5. lip balms;
6. hair care products;
7. decorative cosmetics (powder, lipstick, foundation).

Review of products with wheat proteins

Balm-mask for damaged hair Elseve, “Full restoration 5”, L’Oréal Paris

Restores hair structure, gives it a healthy shine, makes it silky, elastic, and bouncy.

Elseve Revitalizing Shampoo, “Full Recovery 5”, L’Oréal Paris

Works to restore shine to strands, regenerate and strengthen along the entire length.

Rice & Wheat Volumizing Shampoo, Kiehl’s

In addition to wheat proteins, it contains hydrolyzed rice proteins, which improve the condition of dry scalp, and honey to moisturize and soften the skin and hair.

Rice & Wheat Volumizing Conditioning Rinse, Kiehl’s

Hydrolyzed wheat proteins are protein molecules (proteins) that have been chemically processed into a smaller, water-soluble form to more easily penetrate hair and skin. Hydrolyzed wheat proteins are obtained from plant materials through chemical processing. These substances have effective conditioning properties for hair and skin, strengthen hair well, penetrating into it and filling voids, and reduce skin irritation under the influence of surfactants.

Main functions and uses of hydrolyzed wheat proteins in cosmetics

Wheat proteins, like soy proteins and keratin, contain the amino acid cysteine. Thanks to this, wheat proteins can more firmly attach to the hair and have a positive caring effect on the hair longer. This effect is especially observed when using perm and straightening compounds containing hydrolyzed wheat proteins. These hair proteins significantly reduce the harmful effects of formulations on the hair, restore it during the curling process and help fix the hair shape. In addition, wheat proteins are used quite effectively in hair and skin care formulations. After their use, the structure of hair and skin acquires a good appearance and a pleasant feeling.

Hydrolyzed proteins work most effectively on damaged hair. As the level of damage increases, this type of protein penetrates the hair more easily and acts on it, strengthening the structure. When hair is severely damaged, wheat proteins help restore it very well, even in care formulations. Unfortunately, when using them, such a lasting effect is not observed as in the process of perm, but still these proteins stay on the hair longer than collagen and elastin. In hair spray formulations at high concentrations, this ingredient can partially replace synthetic fixing polymers and create volume.

Application of hydrolyzed wheat proteins in cosmetics

When used, wheat proteins, like collagen, form a film on the hair that moisturizes the hair well, prevents excessive evaporation of moisture and helps reduce static electricity (antistatic). Besides Wheat proteins can be added to bleaching powders where they help reduce hair damage caused by bleaching. And in shampoos, they smooth the surface of the hair, reduce skin irritation from using shampoo, and also increase foaming properties.

Hydrolyzed wheat proteins can be present in shower gels, where they also have a positive effect on the skin. They are also added to anti-aging cosmetics to reduce wrinkles, and when mixed with Sodium PCA, this component provides effective moisturizing and antioxidant effect in skin products.

A few words about the dangers of Hydrolyzed wheat protein

According to the conclusions of CIR (Special Commission on the Safety of Cosmetic Ingredients) experts, this component is recognized as safe when used for cosmetic purposes. It is also environmentally friendly. However, it, like Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, can cause allergic reactions in people with individual intolerance and itching in infants. Therefore, hydrolyzed wheat proteins should be used with this fact in mind.

Wheat proteins hydrolyzed

Active component for cosmetics.

Hydrolyzed wheat proteins are protein molecules (proteins) that have been chemically processed into a smaller, water-soluble form for easier penetration into hair and skin. Hydrolyzed wheat proteins are obtained from plant materials through chemical processing. These substances have effective conditioning properties for hair and skin, strengthen hair well, penetrating into it and filling voids, and reduce skin irritation.

Main functions and uses in cosmetics

Wheat proteins contain the amino acid cysteine ​​and phytokeratins. Thanks to this, wheat proteins can more firmly attach to the hair and have a positive caring effect on the hair longer. This effect is especially observed when using perm and straightening compounds containing hydrolyzed wheat proteins. These hair proteins significantly reduce the harmful effects of formulations on the hair, restore it during the curling process and help fix the hair shape. In addition, wheat proteins are used quite effectively in hair and skin care formulations. After their use, the structure of hair and skin acquires a good appearance and a pleasant feeling.

Hydrolyzed proteins work most effectively on damaged hair. As the level of damage increases, this type of protein penetrates the hair more easily and acts on it, strengthening the structure. When hair is severely damaged, wheat proteins help restore it very well, even in care formulations.

When used, wheat proteins form a film that moisturizes the hair well, prevents excessive evaporation of moisture and helps reduce static electricity (antistatic). In addition, wheat proteins can be added to lightening powders, where they help reduce damage to hair as a result of lightening. And in shampoos, they smooth the surface of the hair, reduce skin irritation from using shampoo, and also increase foaming properties.

Hydrolyzed wheat proteins can be present in shower gels, where they also have a positive effect on the skin. They are also added to anti-aging cosmetics to reduce wrinkles.

INCI: Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Hydrolyzed wheat protein: 20-32%

Sodium benzoate: 0.8%

Input percentage: 1-5%.

Introduced into the finished cooled emulsion (or universal base for cream). To stir thoroughly.

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