Glyoxyloyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/sericin
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, hair waving or straightening in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Glyoxyloyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Sericin is the product obtained by the condensation of glyoxylic acid with Triticum Vulgare Protein and Sericin.
What does it do?
Glyoxyloyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/sericin is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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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 Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/sericin 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 Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/sericin?
Glyoxyloyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/sericin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Glyoxyloyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Sericin is the product obtained by the condensation of glyoxylic acid with Triticum Vulgare Protein and Sericin.
Is Glyoxyloyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/sericin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Glyoxyloyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/sericin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Glyoxyloyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/sericin do in cosmetic products?
Glyoxyloyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/sericin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, 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: 25/01/2019