PLDEFRESITJęzyk: polski
INCI name

HYDROLYZED ALGIN

Hydrolysed algin

Hair conditioningreviewed

A hydrolysed form of sodium alginate used as a hair-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Hydrolyzed algin is hydrolysed sodium alginate, a polysaccharide obtained from brown algae, broken down into smaller fragments. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, conditioners, hair masks and some 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.

The INCI name does not show the degree of hydrolysis or which algae the alginate came from.

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.

Products with this ingredient (27)

Check a full ingredient list