INCI name

HYDROXYPROPYLGLUCONAMIDE

Hydroxypropylgluconamide

An amide of gluconic acid used as a humectant.

What it is

Hydroxypropylgluconamide is the product obtained by reacting gluconolactone with 3-aminopropanol. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning agent and a humectant.

Where it is used

Used in creams, serums and 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 label does not show the concentration used.

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.
Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (32)

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