INCI name

PYRIDOXINE HCL

Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)

The hydrochloride salt of vitamin B6.

What it is

Pyridoxine HCl is the hydrochloride of pyridoxine, a form of vitamin B6. CosIng lists it as an antistatic, hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, hair tonics, conditioners, 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.
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.

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