Hydrolyzed Keratin

Hydrolyzed Keratin

AKA “Keratin Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Keratin Protein, Soluble Keratin”

Humectant

Ingredient Facts

Hydrolyzed keratin

AKA: Keratin Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Keratin Protein, Soluble Keratin

Humectant · Humectant · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Humectant

Occlusive

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Clean

Keratins, hydrolyzates. A biological material consisting predominantly of partially hydrolyzed keratin

CAS #

69430-36-0

Form

Powder

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Functions

Antistatic

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Keratin, the primary structural protein in skin, hair, and nails, began being commercially extracted and used in cosmetics in the mid-20th century. Hydrolyzed keratin was developed to create smaller, more penetrable peptide fragments that can reinforce skin barrier function and improve texture.