Quaternium-79 Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Quaternium-79 Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameQUATERNIUM-79 HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN
FunctionANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Exfoliators 100%

Frequently asked

What does Quaternium-79 Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein do in skincare?
Quaternium-79 Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein functions as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Quaternium-79 Hydrolyzed Wheat 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 Quaternium-79 Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially exfoliators (100% of its uses).

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