Hydrolyzed Keratin
Hydrolyzed Keratin is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, film forming agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | HYDROLYZED KERATIN |
| Function | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT |
| CAS number | 69430-36-0 |
| EC number | 274-001-1 |
| Prevalence | 768 products (0.83% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 590 |
Used in
Shampoos 20.3%Conditioners 15.9%Hair Masks 15%Leave-in Treatments 7.8%Hair Oils 5.3%Leave-in Conditioners 4.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Hydrolyzed Keratin do in skincare?
- Hydrolyzed Keratin functions as an antistatic, film forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Hydrolyzed Keratin allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Hydrolyzed Keratin?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (20.3% of its uses).
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