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Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein

Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein — a plant protein from lupine seeds obtained by hydrolysis. Strengthens hair, improves skin elasticity, and protects against moisture loss. A stable plant alternative to animal proteins (keratin, collagen) with identical functions.

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✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5

What is it?

Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein (INCI: Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein) — hydrolysate of plant protein from lupine. Botanical source: Lupinus albus (white lupine) or Lupinus angustifolius. Composition: a mixture of peptides and amino acids MW 200-3000 Da. Amino acid profile: arginine (~15%), glutamine (~12%), lysine (~6%), glycine (~4%), proline (~4%), serine (~5%). Mechanism of action on skin: adsorption on the surface → formation of a protective layer → reduction of TEWL; peptides penetrate into SC → improvement of barrier function. Action on hair: binding with keratin, penetration into the cuticle → strengthening and restoring damaged hair.

Hair care products (shampoos, conditioners, masks), products for strengthening and skin elasticity, anti-aging cream, serums for dry and sensitive skin.

Key Benefits

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Strengthening and restoring hair — a plant alternative to keratin
Hydrolyzed lupine protein provides protein support for damaged and weakened hair similar to hydrolyzed keratin. Mechanism: small peptides (MW <1000 Da) penetrate the hair fiber cortex → filling micro-pores and cracks → restoring elasticity. Larger fragments (MW 1000-3000 Da) adsorb on the cuticle → protection from external damage (UV, thermal treatment, chemical dyeing). Result: improved hair elasticity, reduced brittleness, increased shine. Effective for: chemically damaged, thermally treated, bleached hair.
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Barrier support and skin hydration
Hydrolyzed lupine protein forms a protective protein layer on the skin surface, reducing TEWL (transepidermal water loss). Mechanism: amino acids and peptides bind with corneocytes → enhancement of the natural moisturizing factor (NMF); glycine and serine are hygroscopic components of NMF. Result: reduction of TEWL, improved hydration and elasticity. Compatible with: dry, normal, mature skin. Effective in: light day moisturizers, strengthening serums, after-sun products.
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Stimulation of collagen synthesis and elasticity
Peptide fragments from hydrolyzed lupine protein (specifically arginine- and lysine-containing) stimulate fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis. Arginine: precursor of NO (nitric oxide) → vasodilation → improved nourishment of the dermis. Lysine: key amino acid for collagen synthesis (hydroxylysine). Glutamine: supports detoxification and cell proliferation. Clinical efficacy: in combined anti-aging systems, improvement in skin texture and elasticity confirmed in 12-week studies.

Suitable for

dry and dehydrated skinmature skindamaged hair

Main Actions

✓ strengthening hair with protein nourishment✓ barrier support and hydration✓ stimulation of collagen synthesis
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein: benefits of plant protein

Hydrolyzed lupine protein = a stable plant alternative to animal proteins (keratin from wool, silk, collagen). Effective concentration: 1-5%. INCI: Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein. Lupine is an allergen (ALLERGEN WARNING: lupine/lupinus declared allergen in the EU since 2006, Regulation 1169/2011). Declaration required on the label for products in the EU. pH-stable 4-8. Water-soluble. No specific odor. Combines well with: hyaluronic acid, panthenol, biotin (for hair).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein do for skin?
Hair care products (shampoos, conditioners, masks), products for strengthening and skin elasticity, anti-aging cream, serums for dry and sensitive skin.
Who should use Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein?
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein is suitable for: dry and dehydrated skin, mature skin, damaged hair.
Are there any warnings about Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein?
Hydrolyzed lupine protein = a stable plant alternative to animal proteins (keratin from wool, silk, collagen). Effective concentration: 1-5%. INCI: Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein. Lupine is an allergen (ALLERGEN WARNING: lupine/lupinus declared allergen in the EU since 2006, Regulatio

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