Ingredient
GLYCERYL THIOPROPIONATE
Substance information
This ingredient contains glycerol as alcohol component in esters or condensed with other (poly) alcohols or sugars. The syllable "thio" indicates sulphur as a component of the molecule (mostly in exchange for oxygen). Propionates are salts or esters of the propionic acid.
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING
Allows the hair to be straightened or curled by changing the chemical structure
REDUCING
Changes the chemical nature of another substance by adding hydrogen or removing oxygen
Origin
synthetic
Belongs to the following substance groups
Regulating cosmetics
Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.