INCI name

GLYCOPROTEINS

Glycoproteins

Proteins with attached sugar chains, from milk whey.

What it is

Glycoproteins are proteins that carry sugar chains; according to CosIng, this material is obtained from bovine whey. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, shampoos 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.

According to CosIng, this ingredient is of animal origin (bovine whey).

Functions

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 (21)

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