Humectant ingredient
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
A mixture of peptides and amino acids obtained by hydrolysis of wheat protein, used as a humectant and film-forming skin-conditioning agent.
Also known as: wheat protein hydrolysate
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Benefits
- ✓Attracts and binds moisture to skin
- ✓Forms a light film to improve skin feel and reduce transepidermal water loss
- ✓Strengthens and conditions the skin surface
Watch for
- ⚠May cause reactions in individuals with severe wheat or gluten allergy (rare in topical use but documented)
