Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein

Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 139 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameHYDROLYZED CONCHIOLIN PROTEIN
FunctionHAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number169590-57-2
Prevalence139 products (0.15% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Conditioners 15.1%Shampoos 14.4%Hair Masks 10.8%Leave-in Treatments 8.6%Hair Oils 7.9%General Moisturizers 4.3%

Frequently asked

What does Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein do in skincare?
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein functions as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially conditioners (15.1% of its uses).

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