INCI name

HYDROLYZED QUINOA

Hydrolysed quinoa

Quinoa seed broken down by hydrolysis.

What it is

Hydrolyzed quinoa is obtained by hydrolysis of the seeds of quinoa, Chenopodium quinoa. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

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

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 label does not show the degree of hydrolysis or the composition of the material.

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.

Products with this ingredient (23)

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