A hydrolysed extract of blue lupin seeds, used as a hair- and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Hydrolyzed lupine seed extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of the seeds of narrow-leaved (blue) lupin, Lupinus angustifolius, of the legume family (Fabaceae), obtained by acid, enzymatic or another method of hydrolysis. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in skin care and hair 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 reveal the hydrolysis method used or the size of the resulting fragments.
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.
- 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.