Is Hydrolyzed Keratin Natural?

Q: Is Hydrolyzed Keratin natural?

Hydrolyzed Keratin has a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 1.00 (scale 0–1) per ISO 16128. Hydrolyzed Keratin is derived from animal hair or feathers, which are biological materials, thus it is considered 100% renewable according to ISO 16128. An NOI of 1.00 means 100% of its molecular mass is traceable to a natural, renewable source.

Learn about Hydrolyzed Keratin — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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INCI NameHydrolyzed Keratin

FunctionHair Conditioning Agent · Skin Conditioning Agent

FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for

Quick Facts

INCI NameHydrolyzed Keratin
FunctionsHair Conditioning AgentSkin Conditioning Agent
Primary FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for Hydrolyzed Keratin is animal-derived protein, typically sourced from wool, feathers, or horns. These are byproducts of the meat and poultry industries. While animal sources are dominant, research into plant-based protein hydrolysis for similar applications exists but is not commercially significant for keratin.
NOI Score1.0 / 1.0
Tier100% Renewable

Description

Learn about Hydrolyzed Keratin — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

References

1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.