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SULFONATED WOOL EXTRACT

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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

Sulfonated wool keratin extract used for hair conditioning and film-forming. Generally well-tolerated, but it's animal-derived and people sensitised to lanolin/wool may react.

Function

FILM FORMINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Keratin film on hair
  • Improves manageability
  • Substantive to hair fibre

Known concerns

  • Animal/wool-derived
  • Possible cross-reactivity in wool-sensitive users
  • Sparse data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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