Oxidized 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?
Keratin, oxidized with hydrogen peroxide
What does it do?
Oxidized 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
Oxidized 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 Oxidized Keratin?
Oxidized Keratin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Keratin, oxidized with hydrogen peroxide
Is Oxidized Keratin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Oxidized Keratin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Oxidized Keratin do in cosmetic products?
Oxidized 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: 15/10/2010