Hair Conditioning
HYDROLYZED OXIDIZED KERATIN
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A chemically modified keratin fragment used as a conditioning and film-forming agent on skin and hair. Oxidation enhances water solubility; mild allergen and animal-origin caveats apply.
Function
Skin benefits
- Conditioning and film-forming
- Improved water solubility versus native keratin
- Useful in repair-claim haircare
Known concerns
- Animal-derived; not vegan
- Oxidation can introduce minor reactive species
- Rare keratin allergen vector
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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