The protein fraction of wheat, used as a binder and conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Triticum vulgare gluten is the protein substance found together with starch in the endosperm of wheat, Triticum vulgare. CosIng lists it as a binding, hair-conditioning, humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in hair care products, masks, creams and cleansing 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 label does not show the concentration used; it is the intact protein, not a hydrolysed form.
Functions
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- 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.
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
- 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.