The entire content of hen's eggs, used as a hair- and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Ovum is the INCI name for the entire content of hen's eggs, that is, the yolk and the white together. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, hair masks, conditioners, face masks and soaps.
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 whether the egg was used fresh, dried or otherwise processed.
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.