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Hyaluronic Acid/polyglutamic Acid Crosspolymer

A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum, antioxidant, humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Hyaluronic Acid/Polyglutamic Acid Crosspolymer is a copolymer of Hyaluronic Acid and Polyglutamic Acid that is crosslinked by Lysine using a coupling agent to facilitate the crosslinking reaction.

What does it do?

Hyaluronic Acid/polyglutamic Acid Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Anti-sebum

    helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin

  • Antioxidant

    neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin

  • Humectant

    draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

  • Skin protecting

    helps shield skin from external environmental factors

EU regulatory status

Hyaluronic Acid/polyglutamic Acid Crosspolymer 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 Hyaluronic Acid/polyglutamic Acid Crosspolymer?

Hyaluronic Acid/polyglutamic Acid Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hyaluronic Acid/Polyglutamic Acid Crosspolymer is a copolymer of Hyaluronic Acid and Polyglutamic Acid that is crosslinked by Lysine using a coupling agent to facilitate the crosslinking reaction.

Is Hyaluronic Acid/polyglutamic Acid Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Hyaluronic Acid/polyglutamic Acid Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Hyaluronic Acid/polyglutamic Acid Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?

Hyaluronic Acid/polyglutamic Acid Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum, antioxidant, humectant, skin conditioning, skin protecting.

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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: 05/10/2015