Potassium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids
A cosmetic ingredient used as emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Potassium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids is the potassium salt of the condensation product of coconut acid chloride and the amino acids derived from barley protein.
What does it do?
Potassium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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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
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Potassium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids 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 Potassium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids?
Potassium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Potassium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids is the potassium salt of the condensation product of coconut acid chloride and the amino acids derived from barley protein.
Is Potassium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Potassium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Potassium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids do in cosmetic products?
Potassium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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: 19/11/2015