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Pea Peptide (Pisum Sativum Protein)

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INCI

Pisum Sativum (Pea) Peptide

What It Does

Everyone knows peas are an incredible superfood, but not everyone knows pea peptide is one of the best proteins for topical use!

Pea Peptide is a balanced hydrolyzed protein around 2000 Da in weight. Thanks to its lightweight, film-forming properties, this peptide forms an invisible, protective barrier on hair and skin. In fact, Pea Peptide is one of the most substantive vegetable proteins to hair and skin. The result? Skin that’s moisturized and hair that appears less frizzy, more voluminous, and feels soft to the touch.
- at just 2%, performs equally to hydrolyzed wheat protein to increase hydration
- at just 2%, increases hair fiber diameter by 13.65% after one hour
- at just 2%, protects hair from pollution particulate that causes oxidation of the hair fiber
- at just 0.1%, offers significant antioxidant protection to skin, reducing ROS

Pro Tips

Pea Peptide is one of Valerie’s favorite proteins for hair (and she has several!). Not much protein is needed to improve the look and feel of hair, so she recommends to start out at 0.5% or 1.0% of the peptide. Keep in mind Pea Peptide has a slight negative charge—it can be used with positively charged ingredients that condition hair, but keep an eye out for any incompatibilities. See details below for additional formulation guidelines!

How It's Made

While ordinary proteins undergo random hydrolysis, giving random peptide fragments, Pea Peptide is no ordinary protein. It’s derived from fermentation of pea biomass, which produces specific peptide fragments rich in lysine, a basic amino acid. This allows the peptide to stick efficiently to hair.

Peas are sourced from a family-owned farm in Michigan that uses organic, regenerative farming practices. The peas are dried and mechanically milled into a powder. The pea powder is then fermented with Lactobacillus Bulgaricus. The protein fraction spit out by the bacteria is then isolated through filtration. The product is then safely preserved with Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate.

Certifications

Vegan

Nut Free

Gluten Free

Non GMO

INCI: Pisum Sativum (Pea) Peptide
Composition: Composition

Pisum Sativum (Pea) Peptide

98%

(CAS 90082-41-0)

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

2%

(CAS 1686112-10-6)
People and Planet: Readily Biodegradable (87.3% biodegradable after 28 days)
Geographical Origin: Pea Biomass - Michigan, USA
Fermentation - USA
Ingredient Origin: Plant (Pea)
Plant (Radish, Preservative)
Bacteria (Preservative)
ISO 16128 Natural Content: 100%
ISO 16128 Natural Origin Content: 100%
Function: Hair - Increases fiber diameter, Smooths, Reduces Frizz, Antioxidant protection
Skin - increases skin hydration, Antioxidant protection
Types of Formulas: Shampoos, Conditioners (Rinse-off), Leave In Hair Conditioners or Stylers, Skin Moisturizers
Use Level: Use Level

Shampoo

0.5 - 5%

Rinse Off Hair Conditioners

0.5 - 5%

Leave In Hair Creams

0.25 - 5%

Skin Moisturizer

0.5 - 5%
Lip Safe: Yes. Pea Peptide and Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate have GRAS status with the FDA and are suitable for use in lip products.
Eye Safe: Pea Peptide was found to be non-irritating in in vitro ocular studies. Products should bear an eye safety warning.
Required pH of formulations: 4 - 7
Tips and Tricks: Pea Peptide is heat stable and can be added below 80ºC. It is recommended to add Pea Peptide directly to the water phase, but it can be added directly to emulsions.
Peptides can settle over time and form a sediment at the bottom of the container - please mix the container well before use.
Incompatibilities: Pea Peptide is anionic, (negatively charged), but it is compatible in cationic conditioning systems.
Color / Odor / Appearance: Brown / Characteristic Protein / Liquid
Solubility: Water. Up to 40% in Alcohol.
Melting Point: N/A
Percent Active: 22% Active Peptide
VOC Content: 0%
Storage: Store in closed container in a dark, cool place.
Shelf Life: Shelf life is only relevant to the date it was manufactured and how it was stored! Please use the retest date on the Certificate of Analysis below to see when this ingredient should be retested for continued use.
Warning: For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.
Shipping Restrictions: None
Regulatory Documents: Safety Data Sheet
Certificate of Analysis Lot 25H231
Certificate of Analysis Lot 26H357

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Aluminum Bottle with Aluminum Closure
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Aluminum Bottle with Aluminum Closure
Aluminum Bottle with Aluminum Closure

Composition
Pisum Sativum (Pea) Peptide	98%	(CAS 90082-41-0)
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate	2%	(CAS 1686112-10-6)

Use Level
Shampoo	0.5 - 5%
Rinse Off Hair Conditioners	0.5 - 5%
Leave In Hair Creams	0.25 - 5%
Skin Moisturizer	0.5 - 5%

Packaging Type
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Why It's Special

This low molecular weight protein isn’t a random sequence of amino acids - it’s targeted to have lysine-rich peptides that make it affinitive for hair.

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Harvesting the Peas

Peas are harvested from a regenerative farm in Michigan.
Pulverizing

The peas are pulverized and milled into a powder.
Fermentation

The pea powder is fermented with Lactobacillus Bulgaricus, a bacteria that spits out the peptide.
Filtering

The pea peptide is collected and filtered out.