A hydrolysed extract of malt, listed as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Hydrolyzed malt extract is, according to CosIng, a malt extract that has been broken down by acid, enzymatic or another method of hydrolysis. Malt is germinated and dried cereal grain, usually barley. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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 cereal used, the hydrolysis method or the composition of the hydrolysate. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- 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.