Carboxymethyl Chitosan
Carboxymethyl Chitosan is a cosmetic ingredient used as a film forming, gel forming agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | CARBOXYMETHYL CHITOSAN |
| Function | FILM FORMING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 83512-85-0 |
| Prevalence | 7 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 70 |
Used in
Serums 42.9%Facial Treatments 14.3%Shampoos 14.3%Sheet Masks 14.3%Toners 14.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Carboxymethyl Chitosan do in skincare?
- Carboxymethyl Chitosan functions as a film forming, gel forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Carboxymethyl Chitosan allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Carboxymethyl Chitosan?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (42.9% of its uses).
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