INCI name

HYDROLYZED OAT PROTEIN

Hydrolysed oat protein

Oat protein broken down into smaller fragments, used for hair and skin conditioning.

What it is

Hydrolyzed oat protein is the hydrolysate of oat protein, obtained by breaking the protein down into peptides and amino acids. CosIng lists it as an antistatic, hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, creams and cleansers.

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 method of hydrolysis or the size of the resulting fragments.

Functions

Antistatic
Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
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.

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