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Surfactant

POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED KERATIN

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A coconut-fatty-acid-modified hydrolyzed keratin — gentle surfactant that doubles as a hair conditioner. Keratin peptides bind to damaged hair fibers; the cocoyl chain provides mild cleansing.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Conditions hair with film-forming keratin peptides
  • Mild cleansing from cocoyl chain
  • Improves hair strength and shine
  • Combines protein benefits with surfactant action

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived (not vegan; typically wool/feather origin)
  • Variable molecular weight

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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