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Carboxymethyl Chitosan
In cosmetic formulas, Carboxymethyl Chitosan leaves a thin film on skin or hair after it dries, and also thickens a liquid into a gel texture, and adjusts how thick or thin the product feels.
What does Carboxymethyl Chitosan do in a formula?
Carboxymethyl Chitosan leaves a thin film on skin or hair after it dries, and also thickens a liquid into a gel texture, and adjusts how thick or thin the product feels.
The listed functions explain its role in a formula. They do not establish whether a finished product will suit your skin.
No reviewed benefit claim is available here yet. Compare the complete formula, its directions, and your own skin preferences.
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Research papers (13)
Related papers naming this ingredient in their title or in a beauty-relevant abstract passage. Laboratory, clinical and exposure studies have different scopes; these links are not reviewed benefit claims.
- Utilization of carboxymethyl chitosan in cosmetics.
International journal of cosmetic science · 2014
- Amine-Functionalized Chitosan/dECM Composite Promotes Cutaneous Regeneration and Hair Follicle Activation by Regulating Oxidative Stress and Inflammation.
Advanced healthcare materials · 2026
- Evaluation of Carboxymethyl Chitosan Hydrogel Containing Caviar Extract Effect on Skin Regeneration.
Tissue engineering. Part A · 2026
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- Inhibition of sebum production and pro-inflammatory mediators by QDF hydrogel reduces acne symptoms in mice model.
European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics : official journal of Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Pharmazeutische Verfahrenstechnik e.V · 2026
- Multifunctional hydrogel based on oxidized sodium alginate and carboxymethyl chitosan delivers minoxidil loaded liposomes for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
International journal of biological macromolecules · 2026
- Gold@Mesoporous Polydopamine Nanocomposite Hydrogel Loaded with Estrogen for the Treatment of Skin Photoaging.
International journal of nanomedicine · 2025
- Gelatin/carboxymethyl chitosan/aloe juice hydrogels with skin-like endurance and quick recovery: Preparation, characterization, and properties.
International journal of biological macromolecules · 2024
- Strong infiltrative HHC36 antimicrobial peptide/silver nanoparticles-loaded carboxymethyl chitosan/sodium alginate hydrogel for acne vulgaris therapy.
Nanotechnology · 2023
- Development of a Self-Assembled Hydrogels Based on Carboxymethyl Chitosan and Oxidized Hyaluronic Acid Containing Tanshinone Extract Nanocrystals for Enhanced Dissolution and Acne Treatment.
Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022
- Investigation of partially myristoylated carboxymethyl chitosan, an amphoteric-amphiphilic chitosan derivative, as a new material for cosmetic and dermal application.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2021
- Safety and efficacy of a carboxymethyl chitosan dermal injection device for the treatment of skin defects: a first-in-man, pilot, comparative, split-body study.
European journal of dermatology : EJD · 2021
- Topical delivery of 5-fluorouracil-loaded carboxymethyl chitosan nanoparticles using microneedles for keloid treatment.
Drug delivery and translational research · 2021
- Quaternized carboxymethyl chitosan/organic montmorillonite nanocomposite as a novel cosmetic ingredient against skin aging.
Carbohydrate polymers · 2017
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Cosmetic ingredient references
- Carboxymethyl Chitosan in COSMILE Europe
Industry ingredient directory · matched to the publisher’s ingredient index.
- European Commission CosIng database
Catalog reference 74825. Database inclusion is not approval or proof of safety or effectiveness.
Which papers mention Carboxymethyl Chitosan?
The research feed contains 4 linked papers (2026).
Highlights below name the ingredient or a recorded alias in their titles. A mention does not establish a skincare benefit: a paper may study oral use, a combination formula, or a different population. Reviewed ingredient claims, when available, are assessed separately for their stated scope.
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Ingredient lists show presence and order, not concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.
Sources & methodologyCompiled from the EU CosIng database (ref 74825) · snapshot 16 June 2026. CosIng is an informational, non-legally-binding reference. Inclusion does not mean an ingredient is approved, safe, authorized for cosmetic use, or clinically effective. An INCI list does not reveal concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.