The Classic Hair-Strengthening Protein, Ready to Pour
If one protein built the modern salon shelf, it is hydrolyzed wheat. Its fragments are attracted to the hair surface, where they help fill rough spots along the cuticle and leave strands feeling thicker and more manageable. Our liquid format lets you dose it by weight in seconds, from a small test batch to a production run.
Why Formulators Choose Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Liquid
Wheat protein offers one of the best cost-to-performance ratios among hydrolysates. It gives visible body to fine hair, supports moisture retention, and has decades of formulation history behind it, so chemists know how it behaves in shampoos, masks and styling products.
Key Benefits
- Helps fine or limp hair feel fuller and look more voluminous
- Improves wet and dry combing for less breakage during styling
- Adds shine and a smooth, conditioned feel
- Supports moisture retention on hair and skin
- Excellent value for high-volume shampoos and conditioners
Where to Use It
- Volumizing shampoos and conditioners
- Hair masks and bond-care style treatments
- Leave-in creams, blow-dry sprays and styling lotions
- Body washes and hand soaps for a softer after-feel
- Nail and cuticle treatments
How to Use
Add to the water phase or during cool-down below about 40°C (104°F). For clear shampoos, add after the surfactants are fully combined and check clarity at your final pH. Recommended use level: 0.5 to 5%. This is a raw cosmetic ingredient for use in formulations only, not for direct application to skin or hair.
Characteristics
- INCI: Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Source: Plant-derived (wheat; contains gluten-derived protein)
- Form: Liquid
- Solubility: Water-soluble
- Recommended use level: 0.5 to 5%
- Sizes: 4 oz, 8 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb and 8 lb
Formulator Tips
- At 0.5 to 1% it conditions without weighing hair down; push to 3 to 5% for masks and repair concepts.
- Pair with a cationic conditioner or a quaternized protein for stronger after-rinse feel.
- Label clearly that the formula contains wheat for customers who avoid gluten.
Pairs Well With
Build a complete system with our Wheat and Soy Amino Acids Vegan Keratin Alternative and Hydrolyzed Keratin Protein. Looking for more actives? Browse our hair care ingredients.
FAQ
Is hydrolyzed wheat protein vegan?
Yes, it is plant-derived. It is not gluten-free by default, so check the supplier COA before any gluten claim.
What is the difference between wheat protein and wheat amino acids?
Wheat protein contains larger peptide fragments that film-form on hair; wheat amino acids are much smaller and focus on moisture. Many formulators use both.
Can I use it in clear shampoo?
Yes. It is water-soluble; confirm clarity and viscosity in your own base.
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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