Gamma-Docosalactone

Gamma-Docosalactone is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 143 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameGAMMA-DOCOSALACTONE
FunctionHAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Prevalence143 products (0.15% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusNo annex restriction

Used in

Leave-in Treatments 21%Hair Oils 20.3%Conditioners 16.1%Hair Masks 14.7%Shampoos 14.7%Gel, Pomade & Wax 3.5%

Frequently asked

What does Gamma-Docosalactone do in skincare?
Gamma-Docosalactone functions as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Gamma-Docosalactone?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially leave-in treatments (21% of its uses).

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