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HYDROLYZED SULFONATED KERATIN

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A wool-derived protein fragment chemically sulfonated to improve binding to skin and hair. Functions as an emollient and conditioning agent. Not vegan; rare wool allergen vector exists.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHAIR CONDITIONINGHUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Improved skin and hair binding via sulfonation
  • Emollient and conditioning
  • Wool-derived protein peptides

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived (wool); not vegan
  • Sulfonation introduces minor purity considerations
  • Rare allergen risk for wool-protein-sensitive users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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