INCI name

WHEAT AMINO ACIDS

Wheat amino acids

Amino acids obtained from wheat protein.

What it is

Wheat amino acids are a mixture of amino acids derived from wheat protein. CosIng lists them as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin protecting and soothing.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, 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.

The INCI name does not reveal the exact amino acid profile or how the mixture was produced.

Functions

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.
Skin protecting
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
Soothing
Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (82)

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