Zea Mays Gluten Protein

What is it?

Zea Mays Gluten Protein is a protein obtained from the starchy endospermum of Corn, Zea mays L., Gramineae

What does it do?

Zea Mays Gluten Protein is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

• Binding

  holds the components of a formulation together, especially in pressed powders and compact makeup

• Bulking

  adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties

• Hair conditioning

  improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

• Humectant

  draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water

• Skin conditioning

  improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

• Skin conditioning - emollient

  softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells

EU regulatory status

Zea Mays Gluten 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.

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