A hydrolysed extract of walnut, listed among others as an antioxidant and conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Hydrolyzed walnut extract is, according to CosIng, the hydrolysate of walnut (Juglans regia) extract, obtained by acid, enzymatic or other hydrolysis. CosIng lists it as an antioxidant, astringent, hair-conditioning and skin-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 which part of the walnut was used or the hydrolysis method.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
- 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.