Methacryloyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, hair conditioning, hair waving or straightening in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Methacryloyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is the product obtained by the reaction of methacrylic anhydride and Hydrolyzed Soy Protein.
What does it do?
Methacryloyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
-
Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
-
Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
-
Hair waving or straightening
permanently changes the shape of hair through chemical reduction and re-oxidation of the hair's disulfide bonds
-
Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
-
Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Methacryloyl Hydrolyzed Soy 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 Methacryloyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein?
Methacryloyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Methacryloyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is the product obtained by the reaction of methacrylic anhydride and Hydrolyzed Soy Protein.
Is Methacryloyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Methacryloyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Methacryloyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein do in cosmetic products?
Methacryloyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, hair conditioning, hair waving or straightening, skin conditioning, skin protecting.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 07/07/2020