Oxidized Keratin

Oxidized Keratin is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 13 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameOXIDIZED KERATIN
FunctionHAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Prevalence13 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Shampoos 23.1%Styling Creams & Sprays 23.1%Hair Masks 15.4%Conditioners 7.7%Hair Serums 7.7%Hair Sprays 7.7%

Frequently asked

What does Oxidized Keratin do in skincare?
Oxidized Keratin functions as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Oxidized 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 Oxidized Keratin?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (23.1% of its uses).

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