Hydrolyzed 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?
Keratins, hydrolyzates. A biological material consisting predominantly of partially hydrolyzed keratin
What does it do?
Hydrolyzed 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.
Hydrolyzed 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 Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin?
Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Keratins, hydrolyzates. A biological material consisting predominantly of partially hydrolyzed keratin
Is Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin do in cosmetic products?
Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin is 65997-21-9 / 69430-36-0.
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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: 03/03/2011