Cosmetic Grade hydrolyzed keratin protein/Hydrolyzed Keratin powder
Products Description
Hydrolyzed keratin peptides is an extremely powerful protein that is the main component of skin, hair, nails, hooves, horns and teeth. The hydrolyzed keratin protein is the active ingredient of a variety of cosmetics, such as hair care products and nail care products, as well as active ingredients for the production of professional hair care cosmetics.and at the same time can alleviate the irritation effect of surfactants on skin and hair in cosmetic formulations.
Our hair is made of keratin, which is protein, so it’s no surprise that protein is great for your hair. Hydrolyzed proteins are broken down into their constituent amino acids, which makes it easier for them to penetrate and to coat the hair. Hydrolyzed keratin protein forms a coating along the hair shaft, helping to keep moisture in and protect your hair from environmental stressors. It can also soften and strengthen hair, leaving it less prone to breakage and damage. Hydrolyzed keratin protein is also great for your skin, helping to keep it hydrated and protected. It produces a soft feel on the skin or in your hair. In body washes and shampoos, it can stabilize the lather, making them last longer. This product is water soluble, so it mixes easily with any water-based or emulsified product.
BASIC ANALYSIS
| Item of Analysis | Specification | Results |
| Odor | No unpleasant odor | Approved |
| Protein | ≥90.0% | 93.89% |
| Moisture | ≤8.0% | 4.06% |
| Molecular weight | <2,000Da | Approved |
| Water insoluble matter | No visible impurities | Approved |
| Ash | ≤7.0% | 2.56% |
| PH (6.67% solution) | 5.0-7.0 | 6.06 |
| Arsenic | ≤0.5mg/kg | <0.5mg/kg |
| Heavy metal (Pb) | ≤0.5mg/kg | <0.5mg/kg |
| Hg | ≤0.5mg/kg | <0.5mg/kg |
| Cr | ≤2.0mg/kg | <2.0mg/kg |
| Cd | ≤1.0mg/kg | <0.1mg/kg |
| Aerobic bacterial count | ≤3000cfu/g | 200cfu/g |
| E.Coli | ≤30MPN/100g | <30MPN/100g |
| Salmonella | Negative | Negative |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative | Negative |
Function
Hydrolyzed keratin is used in creams, lotions, moisturizers, nail creams as well as shampoos, leave on cream, conditioners, serums.
- Hair care: It is used to smooth and moisturize the damaged hair cuticle. It fills cracks and eliminates frizz associated with dryness. It helps fill the minor gaps throughout the hair shaft, including its three layers known as the cuticle, cortex, and medulla. Filling these microscopic gaps with broken-down protein helps to strengthen hair's structure, thereby improving its overall elasticity. Hydrolyzed keratin minimizes the damaging effects of sun exposure, heat styling, chemical treatments, and combing hair - tangled tresses. It is used as an antistatic agent that reduces static electricity by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface of hair. It conditions the hair and leaves them easy to comb, soft and shiny and/or gives volume, lightness and shine
- Skin care: It is used as a humectant to keep the moisture intact and skin conditioning agent, to maintain softness, suppleness. It is also used as a film forming agent to produce a continuous film on the skin as well as nails
What does HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN do in a formulation?
- Antistatic
- Film forming
- Hair conditioning
- Humectant
- Skin conditioning
Safety profile
Hydrolyzed keratin is rated as safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products by EWG.
