Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 165 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN |
| Function | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 100209-41-4 |
| EC number | 309-349-6 |
| Prevalence | 165 products (0.18% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 1,000 |
Used in
Conditioners 16.4%Hair Masks 15.2%Shampoos 14.5%Heat Protectants 8.5%Leave-in Treatments 7.9%Styling Creams & Sprays 7.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Hydrolyzed Corn Protein do in skincare?
- Hydrolyzed Corn Protein functions as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Hydrolyzed Corn 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 Corn Protein?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially conditioners (16.4% of its uses).
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