CHITIN GLYCOLATE
Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE
✨ Role: Chitin glycolate is used for its moisturizing and film-forming properties. It helps retain moisture in the skin, improving hydration and skin texture.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use.
✨ Vegan: No, chitin is derived from animal sources, mainly crustacean shells, which makes it non-vegan.
✨ Worth knowing: Well tolerated by most skin types, but avoid for those allergic to shellfish. It is known for its skin compatibility and is well absorbed by the skin.
Present in: Moisturizers, lotions and anti-aging products.
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