Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Reviewed by Emma · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Also known as: Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Functions as a cleansing agent | Can be used as a hair and skin conditioning agent
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What Is Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein?
Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is a cosmetic ingredient. It is grouped in the Exfoliants category on this site.
There is limited independent published research on its topical use, so this entry describes what the ingredient is rather than making specific performance claims.
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