Functions
Barrier enhancer
Hair conditioning
Skin conditioning
INCI name
Soluble Keratin
Soluble Keratin is a water-soluble keratin hydrolyzate, a polymer of natural origin. It is compatible with the skin because it is made from Keratin, the key structural material of human skin.
Blending a tiny amount of Soluble Keratin into cosmetic formulations imparts smoothness and improves texture. It is a skin and hair-conditioning ingredient with an excellent moisturizing effect. It also enhances stratum corneum barrier function and helps repair damaged hair.
Synonyms
Solublekeratin SKSP
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