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 name | OXIDIZED KERATIN |
| Function | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| Prevalence | 13 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
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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