INCI name

GELATIN CROSSPOLYMER

Gelatin crosspolymer

Gelatin cross-linked into a polymer network.

What it is

Gelatin crosspolymer is gelatin cross-linked with glutaral (glutaraldehyde). Gelatin itself is a protein obtained from animal collagen. CosIng lists its function as skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, masks and some makeup.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Gelatin is of animal origin, which matters for products presented as vegan.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (42)

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