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Profile: Animal Keratin

INCI name: Keratin, Hydrolyzed Keratin.

Function: Antistatic, film-forming agent, hair conditioner, humectant, skin conditioning agent.

Origin: Animal.

Concentration allowed by European regulations : Unregulated.

Where to find it / them? : Hair masks, conditioners, hair dyes, styling sprays, shampoos.

Risks to health: /

Risks to the environment : Non-vegan (derived from animal horns and hooves, poultry feathers, or sheep's wool).

More information : Compatible with organic standards (COSMOS reference), if sheep's wool has been defined as the source because it can be obtained without killing or causing suffering to the animal. The INCI name provides no indication of the origin of the keratin. Therefore, it is necessary to consult with the manufacturer to determine its source.