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HAIR CONDITIONING

Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.

Definition provenance: European Commission CosIng ingredient-function terminology.

3619 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the HAIR CONDITIONING function designation.

Ingredients with the HAIR CONDITIONING function

(2R,3S,5R)-5-(6-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-3-ol

CAS 958-09-8,16373-93-6

2-HYDROXYSTEARIC ACID

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2-Hydroxystearic Acid is the organic compound that conforms to the formula

CAS 629-22-1

4-PCA DIMETHICONE

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Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone is the siloxane polymer that conforms to the formula:

CAS 179005-03-9

Abies Balsamea Extract is an extract of the Balsam Canada, Abies balsamea, Pinaceae

CAS 85085-34-3III/107

Abies Koreana Leaf Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground leaves of the Abies koreana, Pinaceae

Acacia Concinna Fruit Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground fruit of Acacia concinna, Leguminosae

CAS 202148-87-6

Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from of the roots of the Eleuthero/Siberian Gi…

CAS 84696-12-8

Acetamidoamodimethicone is the siloxane polymer that conforms to the formula: where R can be either H or an acetyl group.

ACETOXY PHENYLCOUMARIN

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Acetoxy Phenylcoumarin is the heterocyclic aromatic compound that conforms to the formula

CAS 6296-55-5

Achras Sapota Fruit/Seed Extract is an extract obtained from the fruits and seeds of the Sapodilla, Achras sapota L., Sapotaceae

CAS 85085-69-4

Acronychia Acidula Fruit Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground fruit of Acronychia acidula, Rutaceae.

CAS 1415551-71-1

These widely assigned CosIng terms provide populated comparison pages; they are not presented as semantic equivalents of the current function.

How the HAIR CONDITIONING function is used in CosIng

The HAIR CONDITIONING function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 3619 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.

Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.

Function assignments come from official EU CosIng data. They describe intended cosmetic use, but they do not replace regulatory review of each linked ingredient and any annex records tied to it.

Frequently asked questions

The HAIR CONDITIONING function, as defined in the EU CosIng database, describes the role this group of ingredients plays in a cosmetic formulation. There are currently 3619 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory assigned this function. Function labels are standardised terms used in Product Information Files (PIF) and ingredient declarations.

Yes. An ingredient's function in the CosIng inventory is independent of its regulatory status. An ingredient with the HAIR CONDITIONING function may also be listed in Annex II (prohibited), Annex III (restricted), or other annexes. Always check each ingredient's annex records for applicable conditions before formulating.

Ingredient functions are documented in the Product Information File (PIF) as part of the cosmetic product safety assessment. They describe the intended role of each ingredient in the formulation and support the safety assessor's review. Functions do not appear on consumer-facing product labels, which list only INCI names.

Use the INCI Checker to paste your full ingredient list and screen it against all Annex II–VI restrictions, CMR classifications and allergen flags from the EU CosIng database.

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