This entry shows data from the EU CosIng database. An editorial description has not been written and reviewed yet.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
- Depilatory
- Breaking down the the mechanical strength of hair fibers so that they can be removed by mild scraping/rubbing.
- Hair waving or straightening
- Modifying the chemical structure of the hair, allowing it to be set in the style required (permanent waves or hair straightening).
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Reducing
- Changing the chemical nature of another ingredient by adding hydrogen (or removing oxygen).
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.