A sugar-like polyol used as humectant and conditioner.
What it is
Inositol (cyclohexanehexol) is a cyclic polyol related to sugars; the chemical name given corresponds to myo-inositol. CosIng lists it as antistatic, humectant and hair conditioning.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, conditioners, hair treatments, creams and serums.
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.
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.
- 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 (200)
- Revolution Beauty Rapid Tan Accelerator SPF 20 · Revolution
- HELLÄ Moisturizing Sheet Mask · Lumene
- Bezacetonowy zmywacz do paznokci z witaminami NAILO formuła PRO-VITA 1000 ml · Silcare
- NAILO Solvente per Unghie Senza Acetone con Vitamine Formula PRO-VITA 1000 ml · Silcare
- NAILO Acetonfreier Nagellackentferner mit Vitaminen PRO-VITA Formel 1000 ml · Silcare
- NAILO Acetone-Free Nail Polish Remover with Vitamins PRO-VITA Formula 1000 ml · Silcare
- Bezacetonowy zmywacz do paznokci z witaminami NAILO formuła PRO-VITA 90 ml · Silcare
- NAILO Solvente per Unghie Senza Acetone con Vitamine Formula PRO-VITA 90 ml · Silcare
- NAILO Acetonfreier Nagellackentferner mit Vitaminen PRO-VITA Formel 90 ml · Silcare
- NAILO Acetone-Free Nail Polish Remover with Vitamins PRO-VITA Formula 90 ml · Silcare
- Cleaner do paznokci NAILO Formuła PRO-VITA 1000 ml · Silcare
- Detergente NAILO Formula PRO-VITA 1000 ml · Silcare