Human Hair Keratin
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Human Hair Keratin is the protein derived from human hair.
What does it do?
Human Hair Keratin is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Human Hair Keratin is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 416), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Human Hair Keratin?
Human Hair Keratin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Human Hair Keratin is the protein derived from human hair.
Is Human Hair Keratin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Human Hair Keratin is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Human Hair Keratin do in cosmetic products?
Human Hair Keratin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 05/04/2019