A derivative of hydrolysed soy protein and abietic acid, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Potassium abietoyl hydrolyzed soy protein is the potassium salt of hydrolysed soy protein acylated with abietic acid, a resin acid found in pine rosin. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in cleansers, shampoos and other rinse-off 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 degree of hydrolysis of the protein.
Functions
- 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.