Hydrolyzed Baobab Protein PF
Baobab is the most widespread Adansonia species on the African continent. You may know it as the ‘upside down tree’, based on its unique appearance but it could be one of the most interesting and useful trees every discovered. The species, Adansonia digitata, is a deciduous tree that is leafless 9 months out of the year and found in hot, dry savannahs. Its unique quality is that the roots of this tree actually span larger than the impressive height of this tree, which enables it to survive in drought conditions. Its massive tree trunks is where this tree stores water, allowing it to live for up to thousands of years. Baobab is a traditional African food plant but elsewhere not known for its nutrition attributes. The tree does bear flowers, but it also bears a fruit that is known to be high in Calcium, antioxidants and Vitamin C – it has even been termed a ‘super fruit’ and the ‘Tree of Life’.
FSS Hydrolyzed Baobab Protein PF is derived from the African baobab tree (Adansonia digitata), which withstands harsh climates and is known for affording protection and nourishment. Protein extracted from vegetable and other plant sources has quickly become a popular replacement for animal derived proteins that were once the only protein sources available to cosmetic chemists. Aside from the benefits of a more economic renewable resource, the use of plant protein allows formulators to avoid the stigma associated with the use of animal based products. Baobab protein is rich in amino acids that help promote healthy skin and hair. For the hair, hydrolyzed baobab protein has been used as an anti-aging treatment for damage recovery, protection from damage, nourishment, and strength and conditioning effects.
FSS Hydrolyzed Baobab Protein PF is a water-soluble product with strong moisture binding properties. The molecular weight is approximately 2,000 g/mol, which is small enough to readily solubilize in a mixture. FSS Hydrolyzed Baobab Protein PF has film-forming properties, rendering it an effective moisturizer providing a protective and conditioned feel to hair and skin. As a result, FSS Hydrolyzed Baobab Protein PF has a wide range of cosmetic uses and can be a beneficial ingredient in hair and skin care products such as shampoos, cream rinses, permanent conditioners, permanent wave solutions, body wash, lotions, creams, anti-aging products, facial treatments, makeup and hair fixatives.
INCI Nomenclature: Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Appearance: Clear to Slightly Hazy, Amber Liquid
Solubility: Water Soluble
Suggested Use Levels: 1.0-10.0%
Suggested Applications: Nourishing, Conditioning
Storage: Protected from direct light and humidity at a temperature of 50°-77°F (10°-25°C)
Shelf life: 12 months from the date of manufacture.
This product should be added to a formulation at the recommended usage rate.
All products sold are cosmetic grade; External Use Only; Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations Only.
Our products are for cosmetic and personal care formulations only; External Use Only. We recommend working with a chemist or a formulator if you’re not advanced in formulating.
Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat and cure, or prevent disease.
