Common Name(s): Hydrolyzed egg yolk extract,gallus gallus domesticus (hen) egg yolk (hydrolyzed) extract
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides phospholipid conditioning,lecithin activity,protein conditioning and skin-conditioning activity from natural plant source.
Why It's Used: Used for its phospholipid conditioning,lecithin activity,protein conditioning activity derived from gallus gallus domesticus (hen); supports skin health and vitality.
How It Works: Bioactive compounds from gallus gallus domesticus (hen) egg yolk (hydrolyzed) — including polyphenols, flavonoids, and plant-specific phytochemicals — deliver phospholipid conditioning,lecithin activity,protein conditioning benefits.
Typically Found In: Hair conditioning,skin conditioning,premium protein treatments
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – botanical
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,antioxidant,botanical active
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: No - animal-derived
Halal Status: Conditional - dairy or egg origin statement required, plus rennet and enzyme origin upstream
Source Notes: Extract from gallus gallus domesticus (hen); natural plant origin. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: dairy or egg protein; rennet and enzyme origin upstream are undocumented. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated; rare botanical sensitivity possible.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Other botanical extracts,antioxidants,humectants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Egg yolk hydrolysate is rich in phosphatidylcholine (the dominant phospholipid in egg yolk lecithin), cholesterol, sphingomyelin, and all fat-soluble vitamins; protein hydrolysis releases conditioning amino acids; widely used in hair conditioning.
Last Verified: 2026-03-28
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary