Safety Assessment of Keratin and Keratin-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics

Int J Toxicol. 2021 Oct;40(2_suppl):36S-51S. doi: 10.1177/10915818211013019.

Abstract

The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety (Panel) reviewed the safety of 8 keratin-derived ingredients, which function mainly as skin and hair conditioning agents in personal care products. The Panel reviewed relevant data provided in this safety assessment and concluded that the 8 keratin-derived ingredients are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment.

Keywords: cosmetics; keratin; safety.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Consumer Product Safety
  • Cosmetics / chemistry
  • Cosmetics / pharmacokinetics
  • Cosmetics / toxicity*
  • Humans
  • Keratins / chemistry
  • Keratins / pharmacokinetics
  • Keratins / toxicity*
  • Risk Assessment

Substances

  • Cosmetics
  • Keratins