Cosmetics and personal care

Chitin and chitosan have several unique properties that makes them highly interesting for use in cosmetics and personal care products.

Chitosan and chitin are essential component in skin-care creams, shampoos and hairsprays due to its antibacterial properties. 

Chitosan forms a protective, moisturizing, elastic film on the surface of the skin that has the ability to bind other ingredients that act on the skin. In this way, chitosan can be used in formulating moisturizing agents such as sunscreens, organic acids, etc. to enhance their bioactivity and effectiveness.