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Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Hydrolyzed Wheat ProteinHydrator
A wheat-derived protein fragment used as a film-forming conditioner that smooths and holds water.
What it does
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is wheat protein broken into small water-soluble pieces. They attract water and form a light film on the surface, giving a smoother, more conditioned feel to skin and hair. It is a conditioning-and-film ingredient rather than a skin active.
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