Potassium cocoyl hydrolyzed potato (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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"Potassium" means the element potassium, "cocoyl" the fatty acid component, fatty acids from coconut oil (Cocos Nucifera Oil), "hydrolyzed potato", a hydrolysate obtained from potatoes by enzymatic hydrolysis, acid hydrolysis or other hydrolysis processes.

Potassium cocoyl hydrolyzed potato is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a hair conditioning agent (makes the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume) and as a skin care product (keeps the skin in good condition). It also has a skin cleansing effect.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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