Sodium Capryloyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Proteins, wheat (Triticum vulgare), hydrolysed, octanoyl derivatives, sodium salts
What does it do?
Sodium Capryloyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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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
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Sodium Capryloyl 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 Sodium Capryloyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein?
Sodium Capryloyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Proteins, wheat (Triticum vulgare), hydrolysed, octanoyl derivatives, sodium salts
Is Sodium Capryloyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Capryloyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Capryloyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Capryloyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing.
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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