CARBOXYMETHYL CHITIN
Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE
✨ Role: Carboxymethyl chitin is used in cosmetics for its moisturizing and film-forming properties. It helps form a protective film on the skin, reducing moisture loss.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe for topical use.
✨ Vegan: No, because it's derived from chitin, which comes mainly from crustacean shells.
✨ Worth knowing: Well tolerated, but avoid for those allergic to shellfish. It is often sought after for its long-lasting moisturizing properties.
Present in: Moisturizers, lotions, serums and moisturizing hair products.


