HYDROLYZED CHITIN
Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE
✨ Role: Chitin hydrolysate is used in cosmetic products for its moisturizing and film-forming properties. It helps improve skin elasticity and reduce water loss, leaving skin soft and supple.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Yes, chitin hydrolysate is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics.
✨ Vegan: No, this ingredient is of animal origin, usually derived from crustacean shells.
✨ Worth knowing: Although it is well tolerated by most skin types, people allergic to shellfish should refrain from using it. Its ability to create a film can also benefit hair, improving texture and shine.
Found in: You'll find chitin hydrolysate in moisturizers, serums, hair care products and some anti-aging products.
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