An amino acid, listed as an antistatic, conditioning and fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Asparagine is an amino acid, the amide of aspartic acid; the CAS numbers given cover the L-form and the racemic DL-form. CosIng lists it as an antistatic, hair-conditioning, fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of skin care and 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 INCI name does not show which form (L or DL) was used or how it was produced.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- 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.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.