INCI name

HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN PG-PROPYL SILANETRIOL

Hydrolysed vegetable protein PG-propyl silanetriol

A silicon-modified plant protein used for hair and skin conditioning.

What it is

Hydrolyzed vegetable protein PG-propyl silanetriol is hydrolysed vegetable protein chemically linked to a propyl silanetriol group, combining a protein part with a silicon-containing part. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, conditioners, hair masks and leave-in hair 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

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 (46)

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