Allowed in EU

Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk

A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Protein hydolyzates, silk, dodecanoyl derivatives, sodium salts

What does it do?

Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antistatic

    reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

EU regulatory status

Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk 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 Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk?

Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Protein hydolyzates, silk, dodecanoyl derivatives, sodium salts

Is Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, 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