Protein hydrolyzates, wheat, crosspolymer with 2-pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-.
CAS #
222400-35-3
Form
Powder
State
Solid
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Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Hair Fixing
Creates Protective Barrier
Conditions Hair
Locks In Moisture
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Creates protective layer
Softens and detangles hair
Holds hair in place
Traditional Use
A 20th-century synthetic creation combining hydrolyzed wheat protein with polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), developed to create improved film-forming and conditioning properties for haircare and skincare products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Concentration Guide
Industry Max
Industry typically uses up to 1.0% in leave-on products (11 products reported). Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 624).