CARBOXYMETHYL CAPROOYL CHITOSAN cosmetic ingredient

Description

Carboxymethyl Caprooyl Chitosan is the product obtained by the reaction of Carboxymethyl Chitosan with caprooyl anhydride.

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

ABSORBENT : Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.

FILM FORMING : Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.

HUMECTANT : Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.

SOLVENT : Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING : Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).