INCI name

HYDROLYZED PLUKENETIA VOLUBILIS SEED EXTRACT

Hydrolysed sacha inchi seed extract

A hydrolysed extract of sacha inchi seeds used as a film former and conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Hydrolyzed plukenetia volubilis seed extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of the seeds of sacha inchi, Plukenetia volubilis, obtained by acid, enzymatic or other hydrolysis. CosIng lists it as an emulsion-stabilising, film-forming and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in serums, creams, eye products 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 show the hydrolysis method or the composition of the resulting fragments.

Functions

Emulsion stabilising
Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
Film forming
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
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 (10)

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