Hydrolyzed jojoba protein
AssigneesMidwest Grain Products, Desert Whale Jojoba Protein
InventorsMark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana, Soraya Rohde, John Carson
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Abstract
Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, bath and shower gels, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein.
Claims10
Hydrolyzed jojoba protein obtained from a process of hydrolysis of jojoba meal, said process comprising the steps of reacting an aqueous dispersion of jojoba meal with a reactant to hydrolyze jojoba protein in the meal, and recovering a reaction product comprising a mixture of hydrolyzed peptides and/or protein fragments of different jojoba proteins.
An aqueous dispersion containing hydrolyzed jojoba protein obtained from a process of hydrolysis of jojoba meal, said process comprising the steps of reacting an aqueous dispersion of jojoba meal with a reactant to hydrolyze jojoba protein in the meal, and recovering a reaction product comprising a mixture of hydrolyzed peptides and/or protein fragments of different jojoba proteins in the aqueous dispersion.
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