Hair Conditioning
STEARDIMONIUM HYDROXYPROPYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A quaternized hydrolyzed wheat protein used to condition hair and skin. Generally well tolerated, but hydrolyzed wheat proteins have been implicated in rare wheat-related allergic reactions.
Function
Skin benefits
- Hair conditioning and substantivity
- Protein-based film former
- Improves wet combability
Known concerns
- Hydrolyzed wheat protein has been linked to wheat-allergy reactions in some products
- Quat moiety can mildly irritate at high levels
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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