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Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein is a gentle, plant-derived ingredient used in skincare and haircare to help condition and protect. It is popular in natural and clean beauty products as a milder alternative to animal-derived proteins. Shoppers often find it in moisturisers, hair masks, shampoos and serums.

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How it works in skincare

In cosmetics, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein forms a light, breathable film on the skin and hair that helps lock in moisture while improving softness and smoothness. It works as a humectant and conditioning agent, binding water to the surface and enhancing the feel of both leave-on and rinse-off formulas without weighing them down.

Key benefits

  • Helps improve skin hydration and softness
  • Conditions and smooths dry or damaged hair
  • Enhances hair shine and manageability
  • Forms a protective film that reduces moisture loss
  • Improves the texture and feel of skincare and haircare products
  • Provides a natural alternative to synthetic conditioning agents

Best for

dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, dull or dehydrated hair

Where it comes from

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein is derived from plant sources such as wheat, soy, or pea through a natural enzymatic hydrolysis process that breaks down the proteins into smaller peptides.

Products with Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein

Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.

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