Sodium cocoyl hydrolyzed wheat protein

Sodium refers to the element sodium.
Surfactant wheat protein hydrolysate which reduces the interfacial tension of cosmetic products (surfactants) and contributes to their uniform distribution during application. In hair shampoos, the protein hydrolysate reduces the static charge of the hair by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface of the hair. The substance has a cleansing effect, making the hair smoother, easier to comb, softer, shinier and giving it volume. Surfactant wheat protein hydrolysates are also used in soap products.

Allergologically, the use of hydrolysed wheat proteins in cosmetics of various kinds (rinse-off as well as leave-on products) can lead to sensitization to wheat proteins. These can be manifested in urticarial local reactions but also in anaphylactic reactions. Described are "effort-induced anaphylactic reactions " after local sensitization.

The name component "Cocoyl" indicates that the ingredient contains fatty acids from coconut oil(Cocos Nucifera Oil) as fatty acid components.

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