Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Soya protein hydrolyzates, reaction products with coco-acyl chloride
What does it do?
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein 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 Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein?
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Soya protein hydrolyzates, reaction products with coco-acyl chloride
Is Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein do in cosmetic products?
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing.
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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: 15/10/2010