Identity Profile: Animal gelatin

INCI name:   Gelatin.

Function:   Film-forming agent, viscosity control agent.

Origin:   Animal.

Concentration allowed by the EU regulation:   Unregulated.

Where to find it / Where they are found?:   Toothpastes, hydrogel masks, facial creams, night gels, sunscreens, hair care products, super-fatted shower oils.

Health risks:   /

Environmental risks:   Non-vegan (derived from the skin, bones, or cartilage of animals, often pork).

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Additional information:   Also used as a food additive (E441).