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Identity Profile: Pea Peptides

Commonly known as:   Pea peptides, pea hydrolysate, pea extract, hydrolysed pea proteins.

I.N.C.I. list name:   Pisum Sativum (Pea) Peptide.

Extraction process:   Hydrolysis of pea proteins through fermentation with the bacterium Lactobacillus bulgaricus.

Source:   Plant-based.

Botanical name:   Pisum sativum.

Family:   Leguminosae.

Extracted part of the plant:   Seeds.

Origin, provenance:   Italy.

Chemical properties:   A chain of 22 amino acids, primarily lysine residues; Soluble in water; Molecular weight: approximately 750 Da; pH: 4 - 7.

Properties:   Suspension, emulsion, colloidal solution, true solution, gel.

Required dosage in cosmetic products:   Recommended concentration: between 1 and 5%.

Function:   Skin care agent.

Specificities:   Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hair conditioner, fortifier, film-forming, moisturising, smoothing, protective, volumising.

Benefits:   All hair types, especially in cases of hair loss.

Details

Properties

  • Film-forming: Retaining moisture and minimising damage to hair follicles by forming a protective structure through the binding of amino acids;

  • Volumising: Increasing hair density by stimulating the proliferation of follicular stem cells and shortening the resting phase (telogen).

Pea peptides are also believed to possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which could impact the hair cycle and promote the health of the scalp and hair follicles.

Applications

  • Facial Care (cleansers, eyelash & eyebrow serums);

  • Hair Care (volumising shampoos, conditioners, masks, hair serums, detangling lotions);

  • Makeup (foundations, mascaras, eyebrow gels).

Method of Preservation

Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature, between 23 and 25°C, protected from moisture and direct sunlight.

Contraindications, Usage Precautions

Within the context of a cosmetic formulation, pea peptides are considered safe to use, non-irritating, non-sensitising, and non-toxic.

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Pea peptides (Pisum sativum) are hydrolysed plant proteins composed of 22 essential amino acids, notably rich in lysine, a fundamental building block in human biology. Produced using a fermentation process, this hypoallergenic plant protein has sparked interest and become very popular in hair care formulations. Indeed, they are believed to offer hair antioxidant, strengthening, volumising, film-forming and smoothing benefits. They thus help to improve the elasticity and texture of hair shafts.

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