Histidine
Histidine is a humectant and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 127 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, shampoo and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
An amino acid. Holds water and conditions skin.
What it does
Contains Histidine: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Histidine: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Histidine: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34297, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Histidine
Tío Nacho
Tío Nacho Anti-Caida Engrosador
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
PRAVANA
Treat Masque
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Pacifica
Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Herbal Essences
Volume + Body Grapefruit Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Volume + Body Grapefruit Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pantene Essential Botanicals
Voluminizing Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Hair Biology
Volumizing shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
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