Pg-Hydrolyzed Wheat 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?
Proteins, wheat (Triticum vulgare), hydrolysed, 2-hydroxypropyl derivatives
What does it do?
Pg-Hydrolyzed Wheat 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
Pg-Hydrolyzed Wheat 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 Pg-Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein?
Pg-Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Proteins, wheat (Triticum vulgare), hydrolysed, 2-hydroxypropyl derivatives
Is Pg-Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Pg-Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Pg-Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein do in cosmetic products?
Pg-Hydrolyzed Wheat 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: 15/10/2010