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INCI name

HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN/PVP CROSSPOLYMER

Hydrolyzed wheat protein/PVP crosspolymer

Film formingHair conditioningHair fixingreviewed

A cross-linked polymer of wheat protein and PVP used as a film former and hair fixative.

What it is

Hydrolyzed wheat protein/PVP crosspolymer is a cross-linked polymer of hydrolysed wheat protein and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). CosIng lists it as a film-forming, hair-conditioning and hair-fixing ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in hair styling products, hair sprays, conditioners and some skin care 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 reveal the size of the protein fragments or the degree of cross-linking.

Functions

Film forming
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
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.
Hair fixing
Permitting physical control of hair style.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (12)

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