Ethyl esters of hydrolysed silk protein, used as an antistatic and conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Ethyl ester of hydrolyzed silk is, according to CosIng, the ethyl esters of silk protein hydrolysates, obtained from silk protein broken down into smaller fragments. CosIng lists it as an antistatic, hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in hair care and skin 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.
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.