The Exotic Volume and Heat-Care Protein
The baobab tree is one of the most iconic plants in Africa, and its seeds give a protein with a story that sells itself. Hydrolyzed Baobab Protein Liquid BLP brings that story into shampoos, styling sprays and conditioners, with the easy handling of a ready-to-use liquid.
Why Formulators Choose Hydrolyzed Baobab Protein Liquid
Baobab protein is positioned by suppliers for helping hair look thicker and stay manageable through heat styling. It is a premium-looking ingredient that sets a formula apart from the usual wheat-and-soy crowd, while staying fully plant-based.
Key Benefits
- Helps fine hair look and feel thicker
- Supports a smoother look after blow-drying and flat-ironing
- Exotic, premium botanical story
- Vegan and water-soluble
- Works in rinse-off and leave-on hair products
Where to Use It
- Volumizing and thickening shampoos
- Heat-protect and blow-dry sprays
- Lightweight conditioners and leave-ins
- Styling creams and mousses (water-based)
- Body washes with an exotic-botanical theme
How to Use
Add to the water phase or at cool-down. Slight haze or sediment can appear over time in natural hydrolysates; shake before use. Recommended use level: 2 to 5%. This is a raw cosmetic ingredient for use in formulations only, not for direct application to skin or hair.
Characteristics
- INCI: Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
- Source: Plant-derived (baobab seed)
- Form: Liquid
- Solubility: Water-soluble
- Recommended use level: 2 to 5%
- Sizes: 4 oz, 8 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb and 8 lb
Formulator Tips
- Feature it in a heat-styling line; 3% is a good starting point for sprays.
- Combine with a quaternized protein for stronger conditioning on damaged hair.
- Its name works well on the front label: "with Baobab Protein".
Pairs Well With
Build a complete system with our Hydrolyzed Keratin Protein and D-Panthenol 75%. Looking for more actives? Browse our hair care ingredients.
FAQ
Is baobab protein vegan?
Yes. It is extracted from baobab seeds.
What does the INCI mean?
Adansonia Digitata is the botanical name of the baobab tree; the INCI describes a hydrolyzed seed extract.
Can it go in a heat-protect spray?
Yes, it is a popular choice for heat-styling products at 2 to 5%.
Explore the Hydrolyzed Protein Range
Compare every format in our hydrolyzed protein liquids collection, see dry formats among our hydrolyzed protein powders, or start from the hydrolyzed proteins for cosmetics hub.
For cosmetic manufacturing use only. Specifications can vary by lot; refer to the Certificate of Analysis supplied with your order. Statements on this page have not been evaluated by the FDA and the ingredient is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.


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