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KERATOLYTIC

Helping to eliminate the dead cells of the stratum corneum.

20 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the KERATOLYTIC function designation.

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Ingredients with the KERATOLYTIC function

BETAINE SALICYLATE

54747

Betaine Salycilate is the product formed by the reaction of Betaine with Salycilic Acid

BROMELAIN

54967

Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes found in pineapple juice

CAS 9001-00-7 / 37189-34-7

CELLULASE

55314

Cellulase is an enzyme that hydrolyzes cellulose

CAS 9037-40-5 / 9012-54-8

PRUNUS CERASUS EXTRACT

78935

Prunus Cerasus Extrac is an extract of the whole plant of the Bitter Cherry, Prunus cerasus L., Rosaceae

CAS 89997-53-5

ROSA CANINA SEED POWDER

59267

Rosa Canina Seed Powder is the powder obatained from the dried, ground seeds of the Hip Rose, Rosa canina L., Rosaceae

CAS 84696-47-9

RUBUS IDAEUS FRUIT EXTRACT

59444

Rubus idaeus fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Raspberry, Rubus idaeus L., Rosaceae

CAS 84929-76-0

SUTILAINS

38419

Sutilains are the enzymes obtained from Bacillus subtilis

CAS 12211-28-8

TAMARINDUS INDICA EXTRACT

38470

Tamarindus Indica Extract is an extract of the pulp of the Tamarind, Tamarindus indica L., Leguminosae

CAS 84961-62-6

How the KERATOLYTIC function is used in CosIng

The KERATOLYTIC function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 20 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.

Helping to eliminate the dead cells of the stratum corneum.

Function assignments come from official EU CosIng data. They describe intended cosmetic use, but they do not replace regulatory review of each linked ingredient and any annex records tied to it.

Frequently asked questions

The KERATOLYTIC function, as defined in the EU CosIng database, describes the role this group of ingredients plays in a cosmetic formulation. There are currently 20 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory assigned this function. Function labels are standardised terms used in Product Information Files (PIF) and ingredient declarations.

Yes. An ingredient's function in the CosIng inventory is independent of its regulatory status. An ingredient with the KERATOLYTIC function may also be listed in Annex II (prohibited), Annex III (restricted), or other annexes. Always check each ingredient's annex records for applicable conditions before formulating.

Ingredient functions are documented in the Product Information File (PIF) as part of the cosmetic product safety assessment. They describe the intended role of each ingredient in the formulation and support the safety assessor's review. Functions do not appear on consumer-facing product labels, which list only INCI names.

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