Zea Mays Gluten Protein

Zea Mays Gluten Protein is a cosmetic ingredient used as a binding, bulking agent. It is used in 3 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameZEA MAYS GLUTEN PROTEIN
FunctionBINDING, BULKING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING
CAS number66071-96-3
EC number266-116-0
Prevalence3 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Bronzers 33.3%Highlighters 33.3%Lip Glosses 33.3%

Frequently asked

What does Zea Mays Gluten Protein do in skincare?
Zea Mays Gluten Protein functions as a binding, bulking agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Zea Mays Gluten 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 Zea Mays Gluten Protein?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially bronzers (33.3% of its uses).

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