Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Protein hydrolyzates, vegetable. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of mixed vegetables composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin
What does it do?
Hydrolyzed Vegetable 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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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Hydrolyzed Vegetable 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 Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein?
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Protein hydrolyzates, vegetable. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of mixed vegetables composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin
Is Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein do in cosmetic products?
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein is 100209-45-8.
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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