Humectant

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

Ingredient is a protein fraction from wheat Functions as a hair conditioning agent and texture enhancer

What Is Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein?

Hydrolyzed wheat protein is a protein fraction from wheat that has been hydrolyzed, which is a chemical process involving the reaction of a substance with water and hydrochloric acid to form a modified substance. Functions as a hair conditioning agent and texture enhancer.

How widely it's used

1.1%
of skincare products contain this ingredient — placing it in the top 50% of most-used ingredients.
Most common in: Treatments Moisturisers

Regulatory information

Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.

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INCI Name
HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN
EC Number
305-225-0 / - / 309-358-5
Function
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning

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