Cosmetic Skin Care

Chitosan and Chitin are essential ingredients of skin care creams, shampoos and hair sprays because they act as thickeners, have antibacterial properties and can prevent cosmetic dehydration.

Chitosan and its derivatives have two advantages that make them suitable for skin care; their positive electrical charge and the fact that Chitosan can act as a moisturiser for the skin. Both chitosan and chitin are already found in creams, packaging materials, lotions, nail enamel, foundation, eye shadow, lipstick, cleaning materials and toiletries.