Is Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein vegetarian?
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein is a quaternized derivative of hydrolyzed conchiolin protein, a protein extracted from mollusk shells (e.g. pearl or oyster shells), used in cosmetics as a conditioning agent.
| Also known as | 1-Propanaminium, 2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, 3-(conchiolin protein hydrolyzates) derivs., chloride |
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| INCI name | Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein |
| CosIng ID | 56839 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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