Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin is the condensation product of isostearic acid chloride with Hydrolyzed Keratin.
What does it do?
Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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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
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin?
Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin is the condensation product of isostearic acid chloride with Hydrolyzed Keratin.
Is Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin do in cosmetic products?
Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing.
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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: 17/08/2016