Hydrolyzed Keratin Protein Powder

Hydrolyzed Keratin Powder — Structural Protein Active for Hair & Skin Formulations

Keratin is the primary structural protein in hair, skin, and nails — and when it's depleted through heat, chemical processing, or environmental stress, the damage shows. Hydrolyzed Keratin Powder delivers low-molecular-weight keratin peptides that penetrate the hair shaft and skin surface, replenishing lost protein, sealing the cuticle, and restoring strength from the inside out.

Whether you're crafting a bond-repairing shampoo, a leave-in conditioning treatment, or a skin-firming serum, this cosmetic-grade powder dissolves cleanly and performs reliably across a wide range of formulation systems.

Key Benefits

• Strengthens & repairs hair — keratin peptides fill gaps in the cortex and cuticle, reducing breakage, split ends, and porosity in damaged or chemically treated hair
• Improves elasticity & manageability — restores the hair's natural flexibility and reduces frizz by smoothing the cuticle layer
• Film-forming & conditioning — forms a protective protein film on hair and skin that locks in moisture and improves texture and shine
• Skin-compatible — supports skin barrier function; suitable for use in facial serums, body lotions, and nail treatments
• Versatile & easy to use — water-soluble powder that incorporates cleanly into aqueous systems without affecting colour or clarity

How to Use

• Incorporation: Dissolve in the water phase; can also be added at cool-down (below 40°C / 104°F) to preserve peptide integrity
• Recommended Usage Rate: 0.5–5% in finished formulations (1–3% typical for hair care; 0.5–2% for skin care)
• pH Compatibility: Stable across pH 4.0–7.0; performs best in slightly acidic systems (pH 4.5–6.0) for hair applications
• Solubility: Water-soluble; dissolves readily in warm water

Formulation Details

Suggested Formulas & Pairings

Hydrolyzed Keratin Powder works synergistically with:

• Hydrolyzed Oat Protein — combine with Hydrolyzed Oat Protein Powder for a multi-protein conditioning system that targets both strength and moisture retention in hair care formulations
• Hydrolyzed Rice Protein — layer with Hydrolyzed Rice Protein Powder for added volume and film-forming performance in lightweight leave-in treatments
• D-Panthenol (Provitamin B5) — pair with D-Panthenol to boost moisture binding and enhance the conditioning effect in shampoos and conditioners
• Hyaluronic Acid — add Hyaluronic Acid Powder LMW to the water phase for a hydrating protein-peptide serum targeting skin elasticity and firmness
• Preservative — protect your formulation with Euxyl PE 9010 at 0.8–1% or Germall Plus at 0.1–0.5%

Example formula: A 2% Hydrolyzed Keratin + 1% Hydrolyzed Oat Protein + 3% D-Panthenol leave-in conditioning spray in a water/aloe base, preserved with 0.8% Euxyl PE 9010, pH adjusted to 5.0. Dissolve all proteins in warm water; add Panthenol and preservative at cool-down.

All products sold are cosmetic grade. For external use only. Intended for cosmetic and personal care formulations.