Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Keratin

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Keratin is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 23 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameHYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYDROLYZED KERATIN
FunctionANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number-
Prevalence23 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Leave-in Treatments 34.8%Shampoos 21.7%Conditioners 17.4%Hair Masks 17.4%Hair Oils 4.3%Hair Serums 4.3%

Frequently asked

What does Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Keratin do in skincare?
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Keratin functions as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Hydroxypropyltrimonium 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 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Keratin?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially leave-in treatments (34.8% of its uses).

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