A hydrolysate of proso millet seeds, listed as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Hydrolyzed millet is the hydrolysate of the seeds of proso millet, Panicum miliaceum, of the grass family (Poaceae), obtained by acid, enzymatic or another method of hydrolysis. 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 hydrolysis method or the molecular weight of the fragments. 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.