Hydrolyzed Wool Cuticle Protein
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydrolyzed Wool Cuticle Protein is the hydrolysate of wool cuticle protein derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.
What does it do?
Hydrolyzed Wool Cuticle Protein 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
EU regulatory status
Hydrolyzed Wool Cuticle 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 Wool Cuticle Protein?
Hydrolyzed Wool Cuticle Protein is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydrolyzed Wool Cuticle Protein is the hydrolysate of wool cuticle protein derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.
Is Hydrolyzed Wool Cuticle Protein allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrolyzed Wool Cuticle Protein is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrolyzed Wool Cuticle Protein do in cosmetic products?
Hydrolyzed Wool Cuticle Protein is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning.
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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: 05/02/2018