An amino acid used as a conditioning agent.
What it is
Histidine is an amino acid that occurs naturally in proteins. In cosmetics it is used as a skin- and hair-conditioning ingredient and in some products together with metal-binding ingredients.
Where it is used
Found in hair products, creams and serums.
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.
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
- 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 (296)
- Pro-V Active Nutri-Plex Smooth & Sleek Shampoo · Pantene
- Rice Proteins + Linden Shampoo · KORRES
- Myjąca pianka do brwi i rzęs, Didier Lab Esthétique, 100ml · Didier Lab
- Eye Primer · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Luminous Foundation · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Brow Freeze® Gel · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Mini Brow Freeze® Gel · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Frozen & Fuller Looking Brow Trio – Ebony · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Sculpted Brow & Lash Duo · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Lifted & Defined Brow Duo · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Perfectly Shaped Brow Duo · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Clear Brow Gel · Anastasia Beverly Hills

