Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
What Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is & what it does
Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is a wheat-derived protein that has been broken down and linked to palmitic acid, then neutralized with potassium. In skincare and sunscreens it acts as a skin-conditioning and film-forming agent, helping leave a smooth, conditioned feel on the surface. The fatty-acid portion gives it mild surface-active properties.
What does Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein do in skincare?
This ingredient is a wheat-derived protein linked to a fatty acid, used as a skin-conditioning and film-forming agent. In sunscreens and creams it helps leave a smooth, conditioned feel on the surface and lends mild surface-active properties.
Is Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein safe?
It is a wheat-derived cosmetic ingredient used as a conditioning and film former. People with a known wheat or gluten sensitivity may prefer to be cautious, since the protein originates from wheat. This is general information and not medical advice.
Is Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein vegan?
The protein portion comes from wheat, a plant source, so the ingredient is generally plant-derived. The palmitic acid used can come from plant or animal sources, so full vegan status depends on the supplier and the brand's confirmation.
Sunscreens with Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
We rate 7 sunscreens that contain it:
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Cieffe Derma Hydralen Sun® Protezione Solare Pelli Sensibili E Arrossate SPF 50+
84/100
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Equilibra Aloe Sun Cream SPF 50
82/100
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Equilibra Aloe Crema Solare Viso Spf 50+
77/100
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Onskin Sun Protect Face Cream Moisturizer SPF50+
69/100
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Silka Papaya Premium Whitening Lotion SPF 30
59/100
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Gluta-C Facial Day Cream With Spf 25
49/100
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Gluta-C Kojic Plus+ Whitening Face And Neck Cream With SPF 30
49/100