NORTHVALE, N.J.—TRI-K introduced Barla-Tein Pro, a gently hydrolyzed, enzyme-free barley protein made from food-grade golden barley using TRI-K’s proprietary preservation process. It is naturally skin soothing, and provides moisturization and hydration in skin and hair care formulas, serving as a functional ingredient and pro-foamer.
According to a shaving gel study conducted in-house with nine subjects, Barla-Tein Pro significantly reduced the irritation potential of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), suggesting its ability to provide a significant skin-soothing effect when combined with an irritating material.
For skin care products, it forms a soothing, non-occlusive film and helps minimize roughness and chapping. This protective film helps improve moisture retention, which an effective blend of essential amino acids is utilized to enhance natural moisturizing properties. Moisturizing and healing properties make Barla-Tein Pro a natural ingredient for soothing men’s skin that is irritated by shaving and environmental stresses. The ingredient delivers a distinct feel in facial cleansing.
For hair care products, film forming and moisture binding properties are essential for healthy hair. The company’s proprietary proportion of amino acids in Barla-Tein Pro repairs and restores manageability. The protective colloid effect will add mildness to surfactant systems, while the protective film will smooth and improve shine. It displays conditioning properties for both ethnic and Caucasian hair.