Hydrolyzed Chicken Cartilage Extract

What is it?

Hydrolyzed Chicken Cartilage Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of chicken sternum cartilage derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.

What does it do?

Hydrolyzed Chicken Cartilage Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

• Hair conditioning

  improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

• Humectant

  draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water

• Skin conditioning

  improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

• Skin conditioning - emollient

  softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells

• Skin protecting

  helps shield skin from external environmental factors

EU regulatory status

Hydrolyzed Chicken Cartilage Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

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