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INCI name

HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN

Hydrolysed vegetable protein

AntistaticHair conditioningSkin conditioningreviewed

A mixture of amino acids and peptides from plant protein, used for hair and skin conditioning.

What it is

Hydrolyzed vegetable protein is obtained by acid, alkaline or enzymatic hydrolysis of mixed vegetable proteins and consists mainly of amino acids, peptides and proteins. CosIng lists it as an antistatic, hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, creams and cleansing 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 say which plants the protein comes from.

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.

Products with this ingredient (113)

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