Avenanthramides
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Benzoic acid, 2-[[(2E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl]amino]-5-hydroxy-,Benzoic acid, 5-hydroxy-2-[[(2E,4E)-5-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-oxo-2,4-pentadien-1-yl]amino]-,Benzoic acid, 5-hydroxy-2-[[(2E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl]amino]-,Benzoic acid, 5-hydroxy-2-[[(2E)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl]amino]-
What does it do?
Avenanthramides is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Avenanthramides is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Avenanthramides?
Avenanthramides is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Benzoic acid, 2-[[(2E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl]amino]-5-hydroxy-,Benzoic acid, 5-hydroxy-2-[[(2E,4E)-5-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-oxo-2,4-pentadien-1-yl]amino]-,Benzoic acid, 5-hydroxy-2-[[(2E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl]amino]-,Benzoic acid, 5-hydroxy-2-[[(2E)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl]amino]-
Is Avenanthramides allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Avenanthramides is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Avenanthramides do in cosmetic products?
Avenanthramides is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin protecting.
What is the CAS number of Avenanthramides?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Avenanthramides is 108605-69-2, 108605-70-5, 116764-15-9, 172549-38-1.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 23/07/2014