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PALMITOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN.

Valuable / CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PALMITOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN is a precision-engineered wheat protein derivative that significantly boosts skin hydration and resilience. It excels in forming a protective film, delivering intense conditioning, and providing targeted anti-aging benefits through enhanced elasticity and fine line reduction.

Summary

Moisturizing Film-forming Skin conditioning Hair conditioning Cleansing Surfactant Anti-aging Antioxidant Emulsifying

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates by forming a lightweight, protective film on the skin's surface, which effectively minimizes transepidermal water loss and locks in moisture. Derived from hydrolyzed wheat protein, its smaller peptide fragments are designed to penetrate the skin efficiently. The strategic palmitic acid modification significantly enhances its lipophilicity, facilitating optimal interaction with the skin's natural lipid layers. It actively attenuates skin flaking, provides a degree of protection against environmental stressors, and supports skin firmness and anti-aging processes by stimulating cell renewal, leading to improved elasticity and a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Furthermore, it exhibits soothing and antioxidant properties, helping to neutralize free radicals.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH 4.5 – 5.5
0 7 14

Stability

Hydrolyzed proteins, including this derivative, generally exhibit optimal stability within a pH range of 4.5 to 5.5.

Conflicts

  • glycolic acid
  • lactic acid
  • sodium hydroxide
  • potassium hydroxide
  • alcohol

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Sensitization risk Moderate

The CIR Expert Panel deems Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein and related compounds safe for cosmetic use, provided peptide lengths are precisely restricted to a weight-average molecular weight of 3500 Da or less (or polypeptide lengths not exceeding 30 amino acids) to mitigate Type 1 immediate hypersensitivity reactions. It is crucial to avoid use on damaged skin or in products with potential contact with mucous membranes or incidental inhalation. While general irritancy is low, individuals with known wheat allergies or gluten sensitivities should exercise caution and avoid products containing this ingredient, as some cases of contact urticaria and anaphylactic shock have been reported with non-restricted hydrolysed wheat proteins.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
No Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

PALMITOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN is a valuable multi-functional ingredient for enhancing skin hydration, elasticity, and defense, provided its formulation strictly adheres to peptide length restrictions, and individuals with wheat allergies or gluten sensitivities exercise appropriate caution.

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