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

Authors :
Bart Heldreth
Curtis D. Klaassen
Ronald C. Shank
Lillian J. Gill
Christina L. Burnett
Ronald A. Hill
Paul W. Snyder
Wilma F. Bergfeld
Donald V. Belsito
James G. Marks
Thomas J. Slaga
Daniel C. Liebler
Source :
International Journal of Toxicology. 40:36S-51S
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
SAGE Publications, 2021.

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.

Details

ISSN :
1092874X and 10915818
Volume :
40
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International Journal of Toxicology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....4ea88e18338de40b13313d444ce01120
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/10915818211013019