A peptide fraction from oat protein used as a film-forming and conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Avena sativa peptide is the peptide fraction isolated by ultrafiltration through membranes from an oat protein extract (Avena sativa, of the grass family, Poaceae). CosIng lists it as a film-forming, hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums 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 the molecular weight or amino acid sequence of the peptides.
Functions
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- 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.
- 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.