INCI name

COCODIMONIUM HYDROXYPROPYL HYDROLYZED KERATIN

Cocodimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed keratin

A quaternised keratin protein used as a hair conditioning agent.

What it is

Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin is a quaternary ammonium derivative of hydrolysed keratin, carrying a coconut-derived fatty alkyl group. CosIng lists it as antistatic, hair conditioning and skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Used in conditioners, hair masks, shampoos and leave-in hair 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 reveal the source of the keratin.

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.
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.

Products with this ingredient (26)

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