AKA: Reticulin Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Reticulin Protein
Skin Conditioning · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Protein hydrolyzates, reticulin. Substance obtained by hydrolysis of reticulin, composed primarily of proteins, peptides and amino acids
Effective at 8.25%
CAS #
99924-37-5
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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
Reticulin is a form of collagen protein identified in the 19th century. Its hydrolyzed form was developed in the modern cosmetics industry specifically as a conditioning agent, with no traditional historical skincare use.