Hydrolyzed Proteins & Protein Hydrolysates

What hydrolyzed proteins do in skin and hair formulas

Enzymatic or acid hydrolysis cuts a native protein into shorter peptides and free amino acids that dissolve in the water phase. Typical use is 0.5–5% in leave-on skin care and 1–5% in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks. The job is film forming, slip, and moisture hold. Confirm the INCI on the CoA — Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, or the listed collagen-prepeptide string — plus the molecular-weight range before you lock a claim.

Hydrolyzed protein vs cosmetic peptide

A signal peptide is a single defined sequence: Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Copper Tripeptide-1. A hydrolysate is a distribution of fragments from a source protein. Marketing copy often calls oat or wheat hydrolysates “peptides.” That language confuses search engines and formulators. IngredientOS lists defined sequences under Peptide Powders and Peptide Solutions. Protein fragments live here.

How to process oat, wheat, and soy hydrolysates

Add during cool-down below 40 °C / 104 °F in the water phase. Compatible pH is usually 4–7. Watch high-electrolyte systems and strong oxidizers. Pair with glycerin or 4D hyaluronic acid when you want a cushioned leave-on texture. In hair care, hydrolysates sit next to cationic conditioners; they do not replace keratin-repair or biotinoyl tripeptide actives.

Florida fulfillment for professional packs

IngredientOS ships hydrolyzed protein ingredients from Florida with the same checkout as peptides, actives, and exosomes. Sample-to-bulk packs cover bench work and scale-up. For destinations outside the United States use the quote path on the product card. When the brief needs receptor-level signaling rather than film forming, switch to the peptide aisle.

Are hydrolyzed proteins the same as cosmetic peptides?

No. Hydrolyzed oat, wheat, and soy proteins are protein derivatives with a spread of fragment sizes. Cosmetic peptides such as Argireline or Copper Tripeptide-1 are discrete sequences. This page is only hydrolysates. Defined sequences are in Peptide Powders and Peptide Solutions.

What INCI names go on the finished-product label?

Use the CoA string. Typical listings are Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, or the collagen-prepeptide INCI on that batch. Do not print a trademark peptide name unless that exact sequence is in the raw material.

Can I use protein hydrolysates in both hair and skin care?

Yes. Film-forming hydrolysates are used in shampoos, conditioners, leave-on serums, and creams. Start at the low end of the supplier use range, check clarity and odor, and confirm preservation in the finished chassis.

Why did IngredientOS move oat, wheat, and soy out of Peptide Powders?

Those SKUs were protein hydrolysates labeled as “peptides.” Mixing them with Argireline-class powders breaks the catalog and the semantic core. They now live only in Hydrolyzed Proteins.

Where do I shop if I need a signal peptide instead?

Open Peptide Powders for gram-accurate neat peptides or Peptide Solutions for water-phase concentrates. Exosome Solutions and Cosmetic Actives cover other classes. This aisle is protein fragments only.