Since some few years, hydrolyzed wheat proteins are an ingredient commonly used in our cosmetics. In the list of ingredients of many hair-care products or skin-care creams, "Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein" is an active ingredient, even often stated as organic. Nevertheless, an ingredient widely used in our cosmetics may make us wonder whether it can be used without reservation and repeated calls for caution.
Hydrolyzed wheat proteins are produced by an acid or enzymatic hydrolysis of wheat gluten. This process leads to a water-soluble product, which allows for its using in food preparations as well as in cosmetics emulsions, that they help to homogenize and stabilize.
Moisturizing, film-maker and skin tautening
Also known as phytokeratine, it is high in amino acids. It has interesting properties for beauty and care products. As it is from natural origin, it is an ingredient often used in organic cosmetics.
It nourishes the hair fibers, lowers their dehydration, strengthens its structure and suppleness, gives softness and makes it shiny. That is why this valuable
hair conditioner
is an ingredient of shampoos and hair care products.
It strengthens fragile and brittle nails.
Further, it helps in keeping the epidermis moisturized; it is a skin-tightening agent, making skin firmer and younger-looking. This is the main reason for it being in formula of moisturizing creams, especially in those claiming an anti-ageing effect.
As able to let a film on hair and skin, it is useful in make-up products (foundation, mascara …).
More and more allergenic
The drawback is due to the manufacturing process of this product and to the resulting characteristics. Wheat …
