CARBOXY Butyl CHITOSAN

Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Carboxybutyl chitosan is mainly used for its film-forming and humectant properties. It forms a protective film on the skin, which helps retain moisture, thus increasing skin hydration.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Considered safe when used in cosmetic formulations at usual concentrations. However, it may be derived from marine sources, which could be of concern to those with seafood allergies.

✨ Vegan: Typically non-vegan, as chitosan is derived from chitin, found mainly in crustacean shells.

✨ Worth knowing: Although carboxybutyl chitosan is generally well tolerated, people with shellfish allergies are advised to exercise caution. It is often appreciated for its gentleness on the skin.

Present in: Commonly used in moisturizers, anti-aging creams, and sometimes in wound-healing products for its protective and moisturizing properties.