Hydrolysed quinoa
02229
Emollients/Humectants
Description
Hydrolysed quinoa
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INCI |
Hydrolysed quinoa |
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Certification |
Conventional |
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Appearance |
Dark amber liquid |
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Origin |
USA |
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Solubility |
Water |
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Usage rate |
1 - 10% |
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pH range |
4 - 7 |
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Vegan |
Yes |
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Palm oil |
No |
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Animal tested |
No |
Hydrolysed Quinoa is considered a complete protein, packed with vitamins and minerals as well as 17 amino acids, including all eight essential amino acids, which help repair damage to the hair shaft while its proteins coat and strengthen the hair. It can help to gently cleanse and nourish your hair while aiding in hair colour retention, conditioning and protection. Also said to aid in hair growth while preventing breakage, increase shine and healthy appearance of the hair.
Benefits:
- Improves colour uptake for more concentrated colour
- Helps enhance colour retention
- Increases styling ease
- Improves style and body
- Enhances shine for healthier-looking hair
- Ecocert approved; gluten free
- No parabens, no formaldehyde
Applications:
- Shampoos, conditioners
- Leave-on hair treatments
- Hair styling products
- Post-treatment hair products
- Products for shine enhancement
- Products for increasing body and definition
Include in water or final phase. In emulsions it should be added once the emulsion is formed and at temperatures below 40°C
Do not directly apply onto your skin. This product should be added to a formulation at the recommended usage rate.
All our products are for external use only.
Recipes using hydrolysed quinoa
HQ conditioner
Makes 300gPhase A
213.6g | 71.2% water
15g | 5% glycerin
2.10g | 0.70% carrageenan gum
Phase B
42g | 14% conditioner pellets
6g | 2% argan oil, certified organic
3g | 1% coco caprylate
Phase C
15g | 5% hydrolysed quinoa
2.70g | 0.90% Geogard 221
0.60g | 0.20% vitamin E
1. Heat Phase A in a pot on the stove to 80⁰C.
2. Add Phase B and whizz with a stick blender until conditioner pellets are melted and everything is combined.
3. Allow mixture to cool to under 40⁰C while gently stirring.
4. Add phase C and stir until combined.
5. Cover and allow to set overnight and give a final stir the next day before transferring into your container/s.
This can also be used to help tame frizz by applying a small amount to hands and working through dry hair.