FSS WHEAT HYDROLYSATE HWS PF

FSS WHEAT HYDROLYSATE HWS PF

Proteins are complex organic macromolecules essential for sustaining life. In the body, they are the basic components of antibodies, hormones and enzymes, and on a larger scale they are vital components of our skin and hair. Proteins also play a large multifunctional role in the cosmetics industry. They can be used as moisturizers, emulsifiers and strengtheners, and until recently animal proteins were most commonly used for these applications. However, due to consumer concerns regarding the use of animal products, the market has quickly shifted to using vegan proteins from alternative sources such as wheat. Wheat is a highly durable, renewable product humans have depended on since prerecorded history. Wheat is responsible for the establishment of agrarian societies and for trade between cultures. Prior to the cultivation of wheat, populations were mostly nomadic and constantly in search of food. Wheat sustained people in Europe during the Bronze, Iron and Roman ages. Grains of wheat have been found in the pyramids of Egypt, and have even been traced as far back as early 6,000 BC in southern Turkistan.

Today wheat remains a staple, and is now an important raw material in the cosmetic industry. Wheat proteins are comprised of four different fractions: albumin, globulin, gliadin and glutenin, which are soluble in water, salt solutions, alcohol and diluted acids respectively. These proteins have elastic and binding properties that offer a wide range of applications. They can be used as emulsifiers, as well as to soothe the irritating effects of surfactants such as Sodium Lauryl Sulphate. Wheat protein also forms films, firms, lifts, nourishes and smooths the skin. In order to use proteins more effectively in cosmetics they must first be broken down into smaller pieces. This can be done by using a combination of acid, alkaline or enzymes to cut the proteins into smaller pieces with water through hydrolysis.

FSS Wheat Hydrolysate HWS PF has a wide range of cosmetic uses and can be a beneficial ingredient in hair and skin care products to capitalize on the many known benefits associated with wheat.

Benefits:

• Conditioning

• Nourishing

References:

1. A, Navheed. Et al. 2008. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Formulation and in-vivo evaluation of a cosmetic multiple emulsion containing vitamin C and wheat protein. 45-50

2. M, Wooton. Et al. 1978. Starch. Water Binding Capacity of Commercial Produced Native and Modified Starches. 30(9):306-309

3. K, Kyung-Hee. Et al. 2006. Food Chemistry. Phenolic acid profiles and antioxidant activities of wheat bran extracts and the effects of hydrolysis conditions. 95(3): 466-473

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