A wheat protein derivative with a fatty acid chain, used as a cleansing surfactant.
What it is
Palmitoyl hydrolyzed wheat protein is hydrolysed wheat protein to which palmitic acid chains have been attached. CosIng lists it as a cleansing agent and cleansing surfactant.
Where it is used
Used in shampoos, shower gels, facial cleansers and some creams.
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 the size of the protein fragments or the degree of modification.
Functions
- Cleansing
- Helping to keep the body surface clean.
- Surfactant – cleansing
- Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (48)
- LaQ Pianka myjąca 3-kolorowa BOBEK, DYZIO i LUSIA · LaQ
- LaQ Pianka do mycia łapek KAJTEK · LaQ
- LaQ Pianka do mycia łapek PAWCIO · LaQ
- LaQ Pianka do mycia łapek CELINKA · LaQ
- LaQ SEX & BUSINESS SCENT Face and beard oil · LaQ
- LaQ WILD BOAR Face and beard oil · LaQ
- LaQ HOPPY GOAT Face and beard oil · LaQ
- LaQ LYNX Face and beard oil · LaQ
- LaQ Mus do mycia twarzy PRALINE – anglojęzyczna wersja · LaQ
- LaQ YELLOW Natural washing foam · LaQ
- LaQ Łagodzący olejek do brody i po goleniu KAWAŁ BYKA 30 ml · LaQ
- LaQ Łagodzący olejek do brody i po goleniu BAD BOY 30 ml · LaQ