A hydrolysed protein from elastin used for skin and hair conditioning.
What it is
Hydrolyzed elastin is the hydrolysate of elastin, a structural protein of connective tissue, obtained by acid, enzymatic or other hydrolysis. CosIng lists it as an emollient, hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums, eye creams, shampoos and conditioners.
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 animal or other source of the elastin.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- 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 (73)
- Collagen Booster Serum with Vitamin C · ArtDeco
- Total action krem maska do rąk i paznokci 8w1 · Eveline Cosmetics
- Intensywnie regenerujący krem-opatrunek do rąk 5% urea + lanolina · Eveline Cosmetics
- Maseczka ujędrniająca i redukująca zmarszczki · Eveline Cosmetics
- Ujędrniający krem-lifting 50+ · Eveline Cosmetics
- Perfumowana mgiełka do ciała Night Coquette · Eveline Cosmetics
- Aktywnie naprawczy krem-wypełniacz zmarszczek 70+ · Eveline Cosmetics
- Krem odmładzający, modelujący owal twarzy 60+ · Eveline Cosmetics
- Ultra-wygładzająca baza pod makijaż · Eveline Cosmetics
- Intensywnie regenerujący krem-opatrunek do rąk, wersja mini · Eveline Cosmetics
- Oczyszczająco-detoksykujący zabieg 2-etapowy · Eveline Cosmetics
- Odżywka do włosów wzmacniająca Push Up Effect · Eveline Cosmetics