Trimethylsilylethyl Gelatin
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin protecting, skin conditioning - humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Trimethylsilylethyl Gelatin is Gelatin modified with trimethylsilyl groups.
What does it do?
Trimethylsilylethyl Gelatin is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Skin conditioning - humectant
increases skin moisture by attracting water
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
Trimethylsilylethyl Gelatin 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 Trimethylsilylethyl Gelatin?
Trimethylsilylethyl Gelatin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Trimethylsilylethyl Gelatin is Gelatin modified with trimethylsilyl groups.
Is Trimethylsilylethyl Gelatin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Trimethylsilylethyl Gelatin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Trimethylsilylethyl Gelatin do in cosmetic products?
Trimethylsilylethyl Gelatin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, skin protecting, skin conditioning - humectant, skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
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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: 07/05/2026