Hydrolyzed Egg Yolk
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydrolyzed Egg Yolk is the hydrolysate of egg yolk derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.
What does it do?
Hydrolyzed Egg Yolk 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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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Hydrolyzed Egg Yolk 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 Hydrolyzed Egg Yolk?
Hydrolyzed Egg Yolk is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydrolyzed Egg Yolk is the hydrolysate of egg yolk derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.
Is Hydrolyzed Egg Yolk allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrolyzed Egg Yolk is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrolyzed Egg Yolk do in cosmetic products?
Hydrolyzed Egg Yolk is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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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: 21/10/2019