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Hydrolysate from zein proteins (zeins are a group of proteins from Zea mays, which occur as storage proteins in maize kernels), which are used in cosmetic formulations. They act as an antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface of e.g. hair), hair conditioning agent (makes hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume) and skin care product.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer