Chitosan(in 621 products)
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Functions:
1. Antioxidant - Reduces oxidation to prevent the formation of free radicals which may be harmful to health.
2. Emulsifier - Allows water and oils to remain mixed together to form an emulsion.
3. Film-Forming Agent - Leaves a coating on the surface of skin/hair
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Scientific References:
1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/71853
2. Cosmetics and Cosmeceutical Applications of Chitin, Chitosan and Their Derivatives. (Polymers, 10(2), 213.) doi:10.3390/polym10020213
Safety and Hazards (UN GHS):
1. Causes skin irritation (H315)
2. Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
3. May cause respiratory irritation (H335)
Potential Health Benefits For:
1. Colonic Neoplasms (PubMed ID:28732690)
2. Cystitis (PubMed ID:7785558)
3. Heart Injuries (PubMed ID:30928397)
4. Hepatitis (PubMed ID:16337069)
5. Hepatomegaly (PubMed ID:28987369)
6. Hyperlipidemias (PubMed ID:16337069)
7. Weight Gain (PubMed ID:28987369)
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