Description
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein is protein from rice bran that has been modified to make it water soluble. Rice Protein has many benefits in both skin and hair care with the main benefit being a significant increase in hair volume. Volume is increased significantly when used in leave on products for the hair.
Rice is comprised of approximately 8% protein. Protein extracted from rice 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, this makes Plant proteins an economic renewable resource, hence more sustainable. Rice protein is comprised of four different sub-units, with the greatest concentration being glutelin, and then globulin, albumin and prolamin respectively.
Although proteins effectively function as film formers, moisturizers, emulsifiers and strengtheners, whole proteins are often large structures with molecular weights in excess of several hundred thousand kilodaltons. Structures with high molecular weights are often difficult for chemists to work with due to issues regarding solubility, molecular charge and pH. Often structures with high molecular weights have poor solubility when compared with low molecular weight structures.
Hydrolyzed proteins are amphoteric molecules with both a positive and negative charge. At a specific pH, amphoteric structures have a neutral charge with even ratios of cations and anions. Hydrolyzed rice protein contains proteins with both cationic (positive) and anionic (negative) charges. This opposing charges help add volume to hair by repelling one another.
INCI: Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Appearance: Amber Liquid
Manufacturers suggested Usage : 1 -10 % in formulations, Add to the cool down phase below 40C. Add to water phase in cold process formulas.
Solubility: water-soluble. PH 4-6
Molecular weight: ~1995 Da
Processing Method:Extract obtained from rice.
Common Uses/Benefits
Hydrolysed rice protein has excellent skin-conditioning, anti-aging and film-forming properties. Has been shown to prevent premature skin aging and wrinkle formation. It is used in shampoo, conditioner, hair treatments, leave-in products, styling products and fixatives, body wash, body lotion, skin treatments, cleanser, toner, facial moisturizer, face treatments, foundation, mascara, lipstick and eye shadow. It is intended to function as an effective film former, emulsifier and moisturizer, which makes it multifunctional component useful in virtually any application.
HAIR CARE– used in leave in products, is shown to increase volume of the hair by 44% after just 5 treatments. Adds incredible softness mobility while it strengthens the hair for continued damage repair and prevention. Increases moisture and shine with regular use.
SKIN CARE– On the skin, the increased moisture retention creates a more hydrated and elastic surface. It helps to improve the skin’s moisture barrier for true hydration and dry skin relief and protection from environmental aggressors.
- Nourishes, softens the hair and makes the hair appear volumized
- Retains moisture in the skin protecting it from drying out and makes it soft and conditioned
- Found to reduce the appearance of wrinkles
Storage: Store in cool dry place away from sunlight. Tightly Sealed, Protected from Freezing / Direct Heat / Sunlight.
* May sediment on standing. This is normal. Shake before use if necessary.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a cosmetic raw material and is meant for external use only in cosmetic formulations. It should not be taken internally. Product image and packaging shown above is a general representation of product. Product colour may vary and packaging available may be different. Our products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is for information purposes and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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