Hydrolyzed Pea Protein is a plant-derived cosmetic ingredient obtained by controlled hydrolysis of pea protein, generally sourced from Pisum sativum. During hydrolysis, larger pea protein molecules are broken down into smaller peptides and protein-derived components. This makes the material suitable for incorporation into a wide range of cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein is particularly relevant to hair-care and skin-care formulations where plant-derived protein, conditioning, antistatic and emollient characteristics are desired. Cosmetic ingredient references identify Hydrolyzed Pea Protein for hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin-conditioning/emollient and antistatic functions. SpecialChem
The ingredient is suitable for formulations such as shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, hair serums, leave-in treatments, skin creams, lotions, facial masks and other personal-care products.
Because Hydrolyzed Pea Protein is a complex mixture of peptides and protein-derived components, it does not have one fixed molecular formula or molecular weight. Its exact composition depends on the pea protein source, hydrolysis process, degree of hydrolysis and purification method.
Pea protein contains multiple protein fractions. Controlled hydrolysis converts these larger protein structures into smaller peptide fractions and amino-acid-containing components.
The degree of hydrolysis is an important characteristic because it can influence:
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein is therefore best considered a protein hydrolysate rather than a single chemically defined compound.
The cosmetic ingredient identity is Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, and authoritative ingredient references list CAS 222400-29-5 for this INCI material. Some regulatory and safety literature also associates 227024-36-4 with Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, so the exact CAS should be matched to the specific commercial grade before final CMS publication. SpecialChem
INCI Name: Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
Common Name: Pea Protein Hydrolysate
Botanical Source: Pisum sativum seed
Chemical Class: Hydrolyzed Plant Protein
Origin: Plant-derived
CAS Number: 222400-29-5
Alternate CAS / CAS 2: 227024-36-4 — grade/identity dependent
Molecular Formula: Variable
Molecular Weight: Variable / molecular-weight distribution
Appearance: Powder or liquid, grade-dependent
Solubility: Grade-dependent; many commercial grades are designed for aqueous cosmetic formulations
Cosmetic Functions: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin-conditioning/emollient, antistatic SpecialChem
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein is a useful ingredient for plant-protein-based hair-care formulations.
Hydrolysis produces smaller peptide components that can be incorporated into cosmetic systems more readily than intact proteins. Commercial Hydrolyzed Pea Protein grades are available in both liquid and powder forms, depending on the manufacturing process. Kelisema
It can be considered for:
In shampoo formulations, it can be incorporated alongside surfactants, conditioning polymers and humectants.
In conditioners and masks, it can form part of a broader protein-based conditioning system.
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein is used in formulations where hair conditioning and protein-derived cosmetic benefits are desired.
Peptide components can contribute to the conditioning characteristics and sensory profile of the finished hair-care formulation. Commercial pea-protein hydrolysate materials are also marketed for applications involving hair treatments and conditioning systems. Kelisema
The final performance depends on:
Therefore, product performance should be evaluated in the finished formulation rather than assumed from the raw material alone.
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein can be considered for cosmetic formulations where protein-derived film-forming characteristics are desirable.
Peptide-containing cosmetic ingredients can contribute to a flexible film on hair or skin under suitable formulation conditions. This can be relevant to hair-conditioning products, leave-in treatments and other personal-care formulations.
Film-forming behavior depends on the molecular-weight distribution, concentration, degree of hydrolysis and interaction with other polymers and conditioning ingredients.
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein can also be incorporated into skin-conditioning formulations.
Cosmetic ingredient references identify Hydrolyzed Pea Protein as a skin-conditioning ingredient and as a skin-conditioning/emollient material. SpecialChem
Potential applications include:
It can be combined with humectants, emollients, amino acids and other plant-derived cosmetic ingredients.
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein is also identified for antistatic functionality in cosmetic ingredient references. SpecialChem
This makes it particularly relevant to hair-care formulations where controlling the cosmetic effects associated with static electricity is desired.
It can therefore be considered in formulations such as:
The actual antistatic effect depends on the finished formulation and should be confirmed through appropriate product testing.
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein can be incorporated into shampoo formulations as part of a plant-derived conditioning system.
It can be used in rinse-off and leave-on conditioner formulations where protein-derived conditioning is desired.
It is suitable for intensive hair-conditioning and treatment products.
Selected grades can be incorporated into leave-on hair serum formulations.
It can form part of leave-in creams, sprays and conditioning treatments.
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein can be incorporated into cream-based hair-care formulations with emollients and conditioning ingredients.
Selected grades can be considered for styling formulations where conditioning and antistatic characteristics are desired.
It can be incorporated into suitable creams, lotions, masks and other skin-conditioning formulations.
Pea Protein and Hydrolyzed Pea Protein are related but distinct cosmetic raw materials.
Pea Protein contains relatively larger protein molecules obtained from pea material.
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein is produced by breaking those proteins into smaller peptide and protein-derived components.
Hydrolysis can change:
Therefore, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein should be maintained as a separate product identity from Pea Protein in your cosmetic ingredient catalog.
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein belongs to the broader category of plant-derived protein hydrolysates.
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is derived from wheat.
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is derived from soy.
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein is derived from rice.
Hydrolyzed Oat Protein is derived from oats.
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein is derived from corn.
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein is derived from pea protein.
Although these ingredients have similar broad cosmetic applications, their protein composition, amino-acid profile and peptide distribution differ. They should therefore not automatically be considered interchangeable.
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein can be evaluated alongside other protein, peptide, amino-acid and moisturizing ingredients.
Potential complementary ingredients include:
Compatibility should be established through formulation testing because pH, concentration, ionic strength and other ingredients can influence protein hydrolysate behavior.
The pH of the finished formulation can influence the behavior and compatibility of protein-derived components. The recommended range should be established from the specification of the selected commercial grade.
The appropriate use level depends on the intended cosmetic application, protein content, degree of hydrolysis and molecular-weight distribution.
Commercial grades can have different recommended use levels, so the manufacturer's technical documentation should be followed.
Powder and liquid grades can exhibit different dispersion and dissolution characteristics. Processing should be optimized for the specific grade.
Unnecessary exposure to excessive processing temperatures should be avoided where it may affect protein-derived components.
For shampoos and cleansing formulations, compatibility with the selected surfactant system should be evaluated.
Aqueous formulations containing protein-derived materials require suitable preservation and microbiological testing.
Finished formulations should be evaluated for:
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein is a complex mixture, so its quality should be characterized using multiple analytical parameters.
Relevant parameters may include:
For example, one commercial technical specification reports parameters such as residue on drying, residue on ignition and total nitrogen, demonstrating why numerical specifications should be tied to the particular grade rather than presented as universal values. Avena Lab
A universal HPLC assay percentage should not be invented for Hydrolyzed Pea Protein because it is a protein hydrolysate rather than a single chemically defined compound.
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein is a plant-derived specialty cosmetic ingredient suitable for hair-care, skin-care and personal-care formulations.
As a Hydrolyzed Pea Protein Cosmetic Ingredient Manufacturer in India, Swapnroop can support B2B requirements for plant-derived protein cosmetic raw materials.
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein can be considered for manufacturers developing:
The appropriate grade should be selected according to its pea protein source, hydrolysis process, molecular-weight distribution, protein content, physical form, solubility and microbiological characteristics.
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein provides a pea-derived protein option for cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Suitable for shampoos, conditioners, masks, serums and hair-treatment formulations.
Suitable grades can be incorporated into creams, lotions, masks and other skin-care products.
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein can be considered for hair-care formulations where antistatic functionality is desired.
Suitable for formulations focused on plant-derived proteins, peptides and amino-acid-containing ingredients.
Can be considered for formulations where protein-derived film-forming characteristics are required.
Can be considered for both rinse-off and leave-on personal-care formats.
Suitable for B2B cosmetic manufacturers requiring plant-derived protein raw materials.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White or colourless crystals / white powder |