Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 382 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 10 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN |
| Function | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 100209-45-8 |
| EC number | 309-353-8 |
| Prevalence | 382 products (0.41% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 10 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 1,000 |
Used in
Shampoos 13.4%Conditioners 11.8%Hair Masks 8.6%Serums 7.6%Styling Creams & Sprays 5%Leave-in Treatments 4.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein do in skincare?
- Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein functions as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Hydrolyzed Vegetable 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 Vegetable Protein?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (13.4% of its uses).
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