A quaternised hydrolysed wheat protein used in hair care.
What it is
Cocodimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed wheat protein is a hydrolysed wheat protein modified with a quaternary ammonium group carrying coconut-derived alkyl chains. CosIng lists it as an antistatic, cleansing, hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Used in shampoos, conditioners, hair masks and shower gels.
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 degree of hydrolysis or the size of the protein fragments.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Cleansing
- Helping to keep the body surface clean.
- 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.
- Surfactant – cleansing
- Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (20)
- Thickening Shampoo With Ginger Extract 10fl. oz. · Molton Brown
- Xbrow Eyebrow Serum 3 ml · Xlash
- Xlash Eyelash Serum 3 ml · Xlash
- Wygładzająca maska do włosów po keratynowym prostowaniu · Vis Plantis
- Wygładzające mleczko do włosów po keratynowym prostowaniu · Vis Plantis
- /szampon-HYDRATE · YOPE
- Szampon BOOST my HAIR · YOPE
- /szampon-blonde-my-hair · YOPE
- Galaretka laminująca do włosów Super Shiny z lnem · YOPE
- Hydrate my hair szampon nawilżający do suchej skóry głowy · YOPE
- YOPE Shine my hair · YOPE
- ujędrniający żel micelarny z peelingiem pod prysznic, 200 ml · Tołpa