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Animal Keratin

INCI name: Keratin, Hydrolyzed Keratin.
Function: Antistatic, film forming agent, hair conditioner, humectant, skin care agent.
Origin: Animal
Concentration allowed by European regulations : Not regulated.
Where to find it / them? : Hair masks, hair conditioners, hair dyes, hair sprays, shampoos.
Risks to health: /
Risks to the environment : Non-vegan (extracted from animal horns and hooves, poultry feathers or sheep's wool).
More information : Organic compatible (COSMOS standard), if sheep's wool has been defined as a source because it can be obtained without killing or harming the animal. The INCI name does not give any indication on the source of the keratin. It is thus necessary to approach the manufacturer to know the origin of it.