INCI name

HYDROLYZED ADANSONIA DIGITATA SEED EXTRACT

Hydrolysed baobab seed extract

A hydrolysed extract of baobab seeds used as a hair-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Hydrolyzed Adansonia digitata seed extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of the seeds of the baobab, Adansonia digitata, obtained by acid, enzymatic or another method of hydrolysis. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, conditioners and hair masks.

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 reveal the hydrolysis method or the size of the resulting molecules.

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.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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