Proteol apple is a surfactant, an extra gentle cleanser obtained from apple juice, and it is biodegradable. This product is sufficiently mild and performs very gentle cleansing, so it is used in baby products. It creates a thick and creamy foam, and it is both a hair and a skin conditioner.
About this ingredient
Proteol apple is a purely natural, extra gentle surfactant with an excellent foaming ability, and it is used in almost all foaming formulations. Below we go through how it benefits the skin and which types of products it suits.
How does Proteol apple benefit the skin?
The amino acids from apple juice benefit the skin in several ways at once:
- They increase the cleansing ability
They help increase the cleansing ability of the other ingredients, working in synergy with Proteol apple.
- Gentle exfoliation
It also contains other mild fruit acids that gently exfoliate and “lift” dead surface cells to reveal a brighter and fresher complexion underneath.
- Support for collagen and elastin
They help support the delicate cutaneous protein collagen and elastin cells of the skin and also help increase the production of these cells, which are very important for youthful skin — they also reduce skin sagging.
- Support for the skin barrier
They support the skin’s barrier layer, which feels slightly hydrated after cleansing.
- Tissue health
Proteol apple even supports tissue health by strengthening connective tissue.
Properties of the ingredient
Where Proteol apple is used
It creates an excellent dense and, above all, stable foam, therefore it is used in all foaming formulations:
- cleansing wet wipes
- cleansing products for sensitive skin
- hand and face wash products
- micellar waters
- intimate hygiene (rinse-off products with a max. application rate of Proteol up to 10%) — here the tests even show a non-irritant status
- shampoos
- all foaming emulsions
- shower gel for sensitive skin
Its immense advantage is that you can use it alone or with any other surfactant. In both cases it is effective.
Frequently asked questions about Proteol apple
Practical questions about this ingredient — origin, mildness, combining it with other surfactants, dosage and foam.
What is Proteol apple obtained from?
It is obtained from apple juice and it is biodegradable. It is a surfactant — an extra gentle cleanser.
Is Proteol apple suitable for baby products?
Yes. It is sufficiently mild and performs very gentle cleansing, so it is used in baby products.
Can Proteol apple be combined with other surfactants?
Yes — its immense advantage is that you can use it alone or with any other surfactant. In both cases it is effective.
How much Proteol apple is used in intimate hygiene?
In rinse-off products for intimate hygiene with a max. application rate of up to 10% — at that level the tests even show a non-irritant status.
What kind of foam does Proteol apple create?
It creates a thick and creamy foam that is excellent and, above all, stable. That is why it is used in all foaming formulations — from shampoos through micellar waters to shower gels for sensitive skin.
You will find Proteol apple and other tensides and surfactants for foaming cosmetics in the Handymade ingredient range.
