Chitosan

Description

Key Attributes:

• Chitosan is a polysaccharide found in crustaceans.
• It is used for weight loss, lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

Applications: 

• Skincare – used in prodiucts to promote ability to heal skin damage
• Cosmetics –used as a hydrating agent in skin creams, eye shadows, lipsticks, face peelers, facial toner, soap
• Haircare –used in shampoos, hairspray, setting lotion coloring products
• Food- as a food thickener or stabilizer used in edible films and dietary fibers.
• Medicinal- to manage healthy cholesterol levels and body weight.
• Personal care- toothpaste, mouthwash, deordorants foot powder