Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
INCI: POTASSIUM PALMITOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN
Type: Emulsifier, skin and hair conditioner
Origin: An amino acid surfactant created by grafting palmitic acid (a fatty acid derived from vegetable oils) onto hydrolyzed wheat protein (plant-derived peptides), then neutralizing with potassium hydroxide. This creates a mild, biomimetic cleansing molecule.
What it does:
This ingredient is a sophisticated, protein-based surfactant that combines gentle cleansing with substantive skin conditioning. It belongs to a class of amino acid surfactants prized for their exceptional mildness and skin compatibility. Primary functions: Skin conditioning: The hydrolyzed wheat protein component deposits a fine, protective film on the skin, providing ongoing hydration, softening, and barrier support even after rinsing. Emulsifier: Helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions.
Why we use it:
We include Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein in our overnight repair cream as a strategic dual-purpose ingredient. It performs the critical technical function of helping to stabilize our rich, nourishing emulsion while simultaneously delivering substantive peptide conditioning to support the skin's overnight recovery process.