INCI name

HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN

Hydrolysed soy protein

Soy protein broken into smaller fragments.

What it is

Hydrolyzed soy protein is soy protein split into peptides and amino acids. It forms a light film on hair and skin and is used for conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, conditioners and skin care.

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.

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.
Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
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 (224)

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