Olivoyl hydrolyzed protein is a product of natural origin obtained from olives.
Industrial Production Process
The industrial process related to hydrolyzed olive protein involves the extraction of protein from olives, its hydrolysis, and the purification of the final product. This hydrolyzed protein is valued in cosmetics and hair care for its moisturizing and conditioning properties.
- Protein Extraction - Proteins are extracted from olives or olive processing by-products, using processes that separate the proteins from other components of the olive.
- Hydrolysis - The extracted proteins are then subjected to hydrolysis, a process that breaks them down into smaller peptides and amino acids, making them more easily absorbed by the skin and hair.
- Purification - After hydrolysis, the product is purified to remove impurities and achieve an optimal concentration of peptides and amino acids. This process may include techniques such as filtration and dialysis.
- Quality Control - Hydrolyzed olive protein undergoes quality control checks to verify composition, efficacy, purity, and the absence of contaminants, meeting the standards required for use in cosmetics and hair care products.
What it is for and where
Cosmetics - INCI Functions
Cleansing agent. Ingredient that cleanses skin without exploiting the surface-active properties that produce a lowering of the surface tension of the stratum corneum.
Agente condizionante per capelli. Nelle formulazioni di shampoo per capelli possono coesistere una quantità rilevante di ingredienti con scopi specifici e mirati: detergenti, condizionanti, addensanti, opacizzanti, sequestranti, fragranze, conservanti, additivi particolari. Tuttavia gli ingredienti indispensabili sono i detergenti ed i condizionanti in quanto necessari e sufficienti per la pulizia e la gestibilità dei capelli. Gli altri hanno funzioni accessorie commerciali e non indispensabili come: aspetto estetico, profumo, colorazione ecc. Gli agenti condizionanti per i capelli hanno il compito di aumentarne la lucentezza, la maneggevolezza ed il volume, ridurne l'elettricità statica soprattutto dopo trattamenti quali colorazione, stiratura, ondulazione, asciugatura e spazzolatura. Sono, in pratica, dispersori che possono contenere tensioattivi cationici, addensanti, emollienti, polimeri. La tipologia degli agenti condizionatori per capelli comprende: condizionatori intensivi, condizionatori istantanei, condizionatori addensanti, condizionatori per l'asciugatura. Possono svolgere il loro compito generalmente accompagnati da altri diversi ingredienti.
Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment as it has the function of restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants that can be added in the formulation.
Form and Color
Typically appears as a liquid or a fine powder, depending on the hydrolysis process and product formulation.
Properties
Provides moisturizing benefits, helping to keep skin and hair soft and elastic.
Skin Care Products. Commonly found in creams, lotions, and facial masks due to its ability to enhance skin hydration.
Hair Care Products. Used in shampoos and conditioners where it helps to strengthen hair and improve combability.
Safety
Generally considered safe for use in cosmetic and personal care products.
