Ingredient record

Chitin

Status

Not listed in the restriction annexes

In brief

Chitin is a natural carbohydrate derived from the outer shells of crustaceans, insects or fungal cell walls. In cosmetics it can be used as an abrasive, helping to scrub or exfoliate the skin's surface, and as a bulking agent to add volume or texture to a formulation.

Appears in

0 catalogue products

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