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Surfactant

COCOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A coconut-modified wheat protein used as a mild surfactant. Linked to topically-induced wheat allergy in some users; avoid if you have wheat sensitivity.

Function

CLEANSINGSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant
  • Skin and hair conditioning
  • Foam-boost in cleansers

Known concerns

  • Hydrolyzed wheat protein has caused IgE-mediated wheat allergy via topical exposure
  • French ANSM and EU SCCS flagged Glupearl 19S incidents
  • Avoid in wheat-allergic users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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