An acetylated derivative of the amino acid hydroxyproline, used as a conditioning and humectant ingredient.
What it is
Acetyl hydroxyproline is N-acetyl-4-hydroxy-L-proline, a derivative of hydroxyproline, an amino acid that is abundant in collagen. CosIng lists it as an emollient, hair-conditioning, humectant, skin-conditioning and skin-protecting ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums, lotions and some hair care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The label does not show the amount used.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Skin protecting
- Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (11)
- Q10 Przeciwzmarszczkowy ekspert Podwójnie aktywne serum · Nivea
- Q10 Ekspert Kolagenu Masełko do twarzy na dzień i noc · Nivea
- Q10 PRZECIWZMARSZCZKOWE UJĘDRNIENIE Regenerujący krem na noc · Nivea
- Q10 Daily UV Fluid SPF 50 · Nivea
- Q10 PRZECIWZMARSZCZKOWE WYGŁADZENIE Ekstra lekki krem na dzień · Nivea
- Zestaw kosmetyków do twarzy NIVEA Q10 ELEGANCE · Nivea
- Q10 PRZECIWZMARSZCZKOWA ENERGIA Regenerujący krem na noc · Nivea
- Q10 PRZECIWZMARSZCZKOWE UJĘDRNIENIE Krem na dzień SPF 15 · Nivea
- Q10 Przeciwzmarszczkowe Ujędrnienie Krem pod oczy · Nivea
- Nivea Q10 Anti Wrinkle Collagen Pro Serum 30mL · Nivea
- Nivea Q10 Dual Action Serum 30mL · Nivea