A hydrolysate of sweet almond press cake, listed as a hair-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Hydrolyzed sweet almond seedcake is the hydrolysate of the seedcake of sweet almond, Prunus amygdalus dulcis, obtained by acid, enzymatic or other hydrolysis. The seedcake is the solid residue left after the oil is pressed from the seeds. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning ingredient.
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 content of individual constituents.
Functions
- 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.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.