A protective, age preventing and moisturizing ingredient, composed of hydrolyzed proteins from rice, maize (corn), pea and wheat and rich in Hydroxyproline, one of the primary component of collagen that plays a crucial role in its synthesis and stability. It supports existing collagen, preventing wrinkles and sagging skin while the plant hydrolyzed protein portion confers a protecting and moisturizing activity for both skin and hair, reinforcing the skin barrier and hair shaft to protect from external aggressions and decrease TEWL.