Proteins
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SKIN & HAIR CARE PRODUCTS
Proteins are the workhorses of cells and serve as the catalyst for virtually every biochemical reaction that occurs in living things. Made up of specific combinations of amino acids, our hydrolyzed proteins provide impressive functional benefits for beauty and personal care. Our protein portfolio has proven efficacy while being gentle on skin and hair.
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Safeguard Your Sensitive Skin
TRIglyphix® Sense is a multi-functional skincare active for reducing discomfort and redness caused by skin irritation, particularly from physical aggressors like shaving. Our innovative, barley-based active has been the subject of clinical studies, with compelling findings showcasing its effectiveness in addressing skin sensitivity and redness.
INCI Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract
Amino Wheat Z NPNF® consists primarily of highly hygroscopic free amino acids obtained from a careful, total hydrolysis of wheat protein. Due to the low molecular weight and purity of the product, Amino Wheat Z NPNF® is a very versatile vegetable-derived cosmetic raw material. It is the most soluble and the most hygroscopic of the vegetable products.
Uses include moisture building foundations, conditioners, shampoos, styling, blow drying and setting products, lotions, creams, bath products, nutritive products, mild facial cleansers and toners.
INCI Wheat Amino Acids
Amino Wheat NPNF® consists primarily of highly hygroscopic free amino acids obtained from a careful, total hydrolysis of wheat protein. Due to the low molecular weight and purity of the product, Amino Wheat NPNF® is a very versatile vegetable-derived cosmetic raw material. It is the most soluble and the most hygroscopic of the vegetable products.
Uses include moisture building foundations, conditioners, shampoos, styling, blow drying and setting products, lotions, creams, bath products, nutritive products, mild facial cleansers and toners.
INCI Wheat Amino Acids
Protect & Revive Hair with the World’s Most Trusted Grain
Wheat Tein NPNF® is an excellent film former and as such adds natural shine and highlights to the hair. Anti-irritant and protective properties are intact making Wheat Tein NPNF® an ideal ingredient for skin care products. It is ideal for application in shampoos, conditioners, styling products, creams, lotions and liquid hand soaps.
INCI Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Amino Soy NPNF® is product by a complete hydrolysis of soy proteins. It is hygroscopic in nature and due to its low molecular weight, can carry its moisture binding ability into key areas of the skin and hair where most needed. An increase in the moisture content of hair results in an increased flexibility and tensile strength. Amino Soy NPNF™ also smoothes and nourishes the skin.
INCI Soy Amino Acids
Traditional legumes to transform your hair
Soy Tein NPNF® is a cosmetic grade, enzymatically hydrolyzed soy protein. It increases the ability of the hair and skin to bind moisture and specifically improves the tensile strength of hair. It mitigates damage due to bleaching, perming, and hot combing. It adds shine, body, and manageability to hair care products. Soy Tein NPNF™ is substantive to hair and skin. It helps to minimize roughness and chapping of skin caused by dry climates.
INCI Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Amino Rice NPNF® consists of highly hygroscopic free amino acids obtained from a careful, total hydrolysis of rice protein. Due to their molecular size, rice amino acids will show excellent substantivity and an ability to penetrate hair and skin. Each molecule will carry its tremendous moisture binding ability into the hair and skin and will increase the moisture content there. Increased moisture content in hair results in increased flexibility and tensile strength of the hair fiber.
INCI Rice Amino Acids
Naturally nourish for instant volume
Rice Tein NPNF® is a COSMOS approved hydrolyzed vegetable protein which has been extracted from rice bran ("Orysa Sativa"). The amino acid composition of Rice Tein NPNF® infuses hair with the perfect balance of anionic and cationic charges to lift hair fibers resulting in energized hair with volume with bounce. This product is an excellent film former, adding natural shine and highlights to the hair. This substantive protein also increases the ability of skin and hair to bind moisture. Applications for this product include make-up bases, shampoos, conditioners, styling products, moisturizers for sensitive skin, cleansing masks, and liquid face soaps.
INCI Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Due to Oat Tein NPNF®'s numerous properties, oat proteins are quite useful in products for all hair and skin types. Great in moisturizing, soothing baby shampoos and regenerative creams for both face and body. This product is gluten free and non-GMO.
INCI Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
Proven Benefits for Nourished Hair & Enhanced Moisture for Softer Skin
Milk Tein NPNF® is a low odor, cosmetic grade hydrolyzed phosphoprotein, which is made from high quality, natural dairy protein. This milk-derived protein is an excellent moisturizer and a good emollient, providing an optimum balance of nutrients and moisture in the skin and hair. Ideal for application in shampoos, conditioners, styling products, treatment products, creams, lotions, bath, cleansers and face masks.
INCI Hydrolyzed Milk Protein
Upcycled Ocean Dirivied Collagen
Mari Coll NPNF® is a high purity marine derived collagen which pairs all the benefits of hydrolyzed collagen with the appeal of a marine sourced protein. Uses include shampoos, conditioners, styling, bleaching and permanent wave products, creams, lotions, shave creams, facial and body washes, and nail products.
INCI Hydrolyzed Collagen
#1 Protein for hair care repair
KeraTein NPNF® is a cosmetics grade, substantive, hydrolyzed wool keratin with excellent color and odor. KeraTein NPNF® is an excellent film former for skin and hair. A tough, smooth keratin film, coating the hair shaft reduces split ends and improves the hair’s appearance and compatibility. Keratin proteins bind moisture to the hair; improved shine, volume, and manageability results. Increased moisture content of the hair gives increased flexibility and tensile strength.
INCI Hydrolyzed Keratin
#1 Protein for hair care repair
Kera Tein Z 1000 SD is a cosmetics grade, substantive, hydrolyzed wool keratin with excellent color and odor. Kera Tein Z 1000 SD is an excellent film former for skin and hair. A tough, smooth keratin film, coating the hair shaft reduces split ends and improves the hair’s appearance and compatibility. Keratin proteins bind moisture to the hair; improved shine, volume, and manageability results. Increased moisture content of the hair gives increased flexibility and tensile strength.
INCI Hydrolyzed Keratin
Colla Tein N55 NPNF® is produced enzymatically under carefully controlled conditions to ensure the lowest possible odor and ash. Hydrolyzed collagen gives a protective effect against irritation from exposure to surface active agents. Due to its film forming and moisture binding properties, it improves the moisture content of skin and hair.
INCI Hydrolyzed Collagen
Healthy Collagen for hair strength and resilience
Colla Tein N35 NPNF® is a high purity collagen hydrolyzate, Colla Tein N35 NPNF® is produced enzymatically under carefully controlled conditions. Due to its film forming and moisture binding properties, Colla Tein N35 NPNF® improves the moisture content of skin and hair. Recommended for application in shampoos, conditioners, styling, bleaching, permanent wave products, creams, lotions, shaving creams, liquid detergents, facial washes and body washes.
INCI Hydrolyzed Collagen
Maintain the natural balance in hair & skin
Barla Tein NPNF® is a protein hydrolyzate made from food-grade Golden Barley. It is gently hydrolyzed without enzymes to create an effective conditioning agent.
INCI Hydrolyzed Barley Protein
Beat the heat with complete thermal protection
Barla Q Pro NPNF® is derived from food grade Golden Barley, and contains a cationic component that can be used as a more efficacious alternative to synthetic ingredients. It has a high level of Proline, which can help protect hair from heat damage and counteract coagulation of proteins under heat stress. This product has been tested on multiple hair types, including Chinese, Indian, Caucasian and Brazilian. The hair was subjected to various forms of heat damage, and with the use of Barla Q Pro NPNF™, resulted in significant improvements in tensile properties and manageability. Prime, protect and prevent heat damage to your hair with this proven ingredient.
INCI Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Barley Protein
Anti-aging hair care through the legendary power of the Baobab
Baobab Tein Z NPNF® is a unique, multi-functional bioactive ingredient developed using TRI-K’s oligopeptide technology. Derived from the legendary power of the baobab, this product helps to defend skin from photo-aging and targets anti-aging for hair care. Baobab Tein Z NPNF® is a 5-in-1 anti-aging solution that helps to repair damage, increase hair strength, protect from UV-damage, moisturize dry hair and nourish strands from root to tip. In addition, Baobab Tein Z NPNF® defends skin from UV stress by limiting cellular photo-aging, significantly increases barrier function to protect & lock-in moisture, and restores DNA health following UV exposure. Introducing Baobab TeinZ NPNF® – Defend, restore & maintain skin & hair through the legendary power of the baobab.
Baobab Tein Z NPNF® is COSMOS approved and second place winner of the Sustainable Ingredient Award at the Sustainable Beauty Awards 2016 for its socioeconomic, philanthropic and environmental initiatives in Africa.
INCI Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Anti-aging hair care through the legendary power of the Baobab
Baobab Tein NPNF® is a unique, multi-functional bioactive ingredient developed using TRI-K’s oligopeptide technology. Derived from the legendary power of the baobab, this product helps to defend skin from photo-aging and targets anti-aging for hair care. Baobab Tein NPNF® is a 5-in-1 anti-aging solution that helps to repair damage, increase hair strength, protect from UV-damage, moisturize dry hair and nourish strands from root to tip. In addition, Baobab Tein NPNF® defends skin from UV stress by limiting cellular photo-aging, significantly increases barrier function to protect & lock-in moisture, and restores DNA health following UV exposure. Introducing Baobab Tein NPNF® – Defend, restore & maintain skin & hair through the legendary power of the baobab.
Baobab Tein NPNF® is COSMOS approved and second place winner of the Sustainable Ingredient Award at the Sustainable Beauty Awards 2016 for its socioeconomic, philanthropic and environmental initiatives in Africa.
INCI Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Pollution-proof your hair
EssentiaTein® Protect’s targeted enzymatic process delivers multi-benefit efficacy in one product. Anti-pollution power with active benefits to repair hair's cuticle from the damage caused by UV rays, locks in essential hydration, and enhances shine. The unique trio of sustainable ingredients, Rice, Baobab, and Amaranth rejuvenates hair when damaged by daily pollution, UV rays, and oxidative stress, restoring the cuticle for healthier-looking, hair with a mirror-like shine.
INCI Hydrolyzed Rice Protein (and) Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract (and) Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
A natural protein for hair color retention, conditioning and protection
Quinoa Pro Z NPNF® is a paraben-free hydrolyzed quinoa protein, designed to deliver the benefits of this ancient grain to skin and hair. Quinoa Pro NPNF® is the first ever oligopeptide for color retention. This ingredient improves initial color uptake during dying for more concentrated color, helps preserve and retain color over time and enhances color intensity with repeat applications. In addition to unbeaten color protection, Quinoa Pro Z NPNF® provides brilliant shine while improving manageability and conditioning. Quinoa Pro Z NPNF® is a COSMOS approved, earth-friendly and sustainable ingredient perfect for any hair care application.
INCI Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Find your perfect hair and skin balance
Hemp Tein Z NPNF® is a natural, sustainable & organic protein made from recycled hemp seed biomass. Hemp Tein Z NPNF® is uniquely designed to protect and strengthen the skin and hair from external biological & environmental irritants. Skin immunity is the skin’s response to protect against pathogens and irritants and regulate inflammatory responses. It is one of the key elements for healthy skin homeostasis. Hemp Tein Z NPNF® restores skin immunity to external irritants such as chemicals, surfactants, sanitizers, pollutants, pathogens, and stress.
INCI Hydrolyzed Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract
Multi-cultural vegetable keratin
KeraPlant Z NPNF® has a broad amino acid range for optimized damage recovery. This vegetable alternative to animal keratin aids in hair repair after bleaching & successfully smooths hair for easier detangling. This product is sustainable and vegetable sourced, while containing no GMO’s, parabens or formaldehydes and is vegan approved. In sensory evaluation, our vegetable alternative to animal keratin tested superior to a commercial product across all categories, including detangling, conditioning, moisturizing, smoothness & nourishment. KeraPlant Z NPNF® is proven to repair & revitalize all types of hair around the globe.
INCI Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Deep moisturization for hair & skin
Amino Silk NPNF® is a substantive, protein derivative that is highly hygroscopic with an enhanced moisture binding ability. Free amino acids are known to penetrate into the upper layers of the skin as well as through the hair cuticle into the hair shaft. It is ideal for application in hair care and skin care.
Free amino acids are known to penetrate into the upper layers of skin and through the hair cuticle into the hair shaft for deep hydration. Amino Silk NPNF® not only nourishes the hair but also improves manageability. This product is ideal for creams and lotions targeted to lift & firm the skin.
INCI Silk Amino Acids
Vegetable alternative for animal collagen
CollaPlant Z NPNF® was specifically and uniquely designed to be a vegetable alternative to mimic the amino acid composition and the sensory profile of animal based Hydrolyzed Collagen. Collagen is a vital tool that provides moisturization, which is the key element in the fight against aging. Hydrolyzed Collagen, a popular ingredient, is sourced from animals, such as cows and fish. Current consumers are seeking more products that embrace their ethical beliefs such animal welfare, sustainability and protecting the earth. Along those lines, veganism has become a mega trend that has grown from diets to consumer seeking vegan products in all their finished goods, including beauty & personal care.
INCI Water (and) Hydrolyzed Soy Protein (and) Rice Amino Acids (and) Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract (and) Proline
Moisture binding for a smooth feel
Silk Tein NPNF® is useful in elegant hair and skin preparations for its excellent moisture binding properties and feel. In addition, this protein is substantive to skin and hair and provides a protective barrier. It is ideal for application in shampoos, conditioners, treatment products, lotions, creams, bath shower gels, shave preparations, liquid hand soaps and soaps bars.
INCI Hydrolyzed Silk
Rebond, Repair & Reinforce
EverBond™ is a natural bonding technology that repairs, strengthens and protects damaged hair. It penetrates the hair cortex, effectively bonding with keratin sites to restore structure and strength to the hair strands. EverBond™ offers a range of benefits, including the repair of disulfide bonds, protection against heat styling and strengthening hair strands to reduce breakage. Benefits are seen instantly after one application, and there is no unwanted build-up after multiple uses. EverBond™ can be used in a variety of hair care applications including pre-shampoo masks, shampoos, conditioner, and leave-on treatments.