Chitosan and Chitin are the essential components in skin-care creams, shampoos, and hairsprays since they function like thickeners, possess antibacterial properties, and are able to prevent cosmetic dehydration.

Chitosan and its derivatives have two advantages that make it suitable for skin care; their positive electrical charge, and the fact that Chitosan can function as a moisturizer for the skin. Both Chitosan and chitin are already found in creams, pack material, lotions, nail enamel, foundation, eye shadow, lipstick, cleansing materials, and bath agents.

In many cases, cosmetics companies use the same derivatives and formulations for skin care that they apply in products for hair care. Also used for skin care are chitosan acylated with an organic diacid anhydride, and fine particles of chitin and chitosan.

Chitosan and Chitin are the essential components in skin-care creams, shampoos, and hairsprays since they function like thickeners, possess antibacterial properties, and are able to prevent cosmetic dehydration.

Chitosan and its derivatives have two advantages that make it suitable for skin care; their positive electrical charge, and the fact that Chitosan can function as a moisturizer for the skin. Both Chitosan and chitin are already found in creams, pack material, lotions, nail enamel, foundation, eye shadow, lipstick, cleansing materials, and bath agents.

In many cases, cosmetics companies use the same derivatives and formulations for skin care that they apply in products for hair care. Also used for skin care are chitosan acylated with an organic diacid anhydride, and fine particles of chitin and chitosan.