Glyoxyloyl Cysteine
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair waving or straightening in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cysteine Oxoacetamide
What does it do?
Glyoxyloyl Cysteine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair waving or straightening
permanently changes the shape of hair through chemical reduction and re-oxidation of the hair's disulfide bonds
EU regulatory status
Glyoxyloyl Cysteine 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 Glyoxyloyl Cysteine?
Glyoxyloyl Cysteine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cysteine Oxoacetamide
Is Glyoxyloyl Cysteine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Glyoxyloyl Cysteine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Glyoxyloyl Cysteine do in cosmetic products?
Glyoxyloyl Cysteine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair waving or straightening.
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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: 17/08/2016