INCI name

HISTIDINE

Histidine

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)

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