Unique vegetal chitosan with film-forming, antimicrobial or encapsulation properties
100% NATURAL ORIGIN, VEGETAL & NON-GMO
Chitosan is a cationic biopolymer, derived from chitin, with outstanding properties in Personal Care, Cosmetics and Home Care.
Brand owners and industries are encountering more and more difficulties with animal-derived chitosan from shrimp or crab in cosmetics applications. The reasons are mainly due to allergenicity, vegetarian or vegan products booming expectations and reliability and sustainability of the production.
100% Vegetal origin according to ISO 13164
Non-allergenic
Non-toxic
Biodegradable
REACH exempted
Raw material verified by ECOCERT GREENLIFE, conform to the COSMOS Standard.
Wide applications and strong claims
To help cosmetics industries by developing and innovating new formulations for personal care product with natural chitosan, KitoZyme introduces KiOsmetine, a patented range of non-animal chitosan for hair care, skin care, color cosmetics, deodorant and oral care.
KiOsmetine® is sourced from fungi, playing within the circular economy, valorizing co-products into high quality, high purity biopolymers, with a soft chemical extraction process. Thanks to our 20 years of pioneering experience and our state-of-the-art industrial facilities, we can guarantee a robust, consistent, high-volume supply.
KiOsmetine®CsG enhances hair care formulations, including shampoos and conditioners. Known for its remarkable conditioning effect, it delivers a smoothness leaving hair feeling soft, nourished and revitalized.
KiOsmetine®CsG is a must-have for high-performance hair care products.
KiOsmetine® P a gently bleached version of our classic ingredient. It suits perfectly for oral care formulations, offering powerful protective benefits for both enamel and gums. Its unique film-forming properties create a durable protective layer, ensuring long-lasting defense against external aggressors while maintaining optimal oral health.
KiOsmetine® P is an essential to toothpastes.
This is our latest innovation, with improved color and solubility.
KiOsmetine® Lumina is a versatile ingredient, ideal for both skincare and styling formulations. Thanks to its exceptional film-forming and conditioning properties, it provides a smooth, long-lasting effect, enhancing both skin hydration and hair manageability. It offers clarity and minimal turbidity when dissolved.
KiOsmetine® Lumina is perfect for high-end skincare treatments and styling products, it delivers outstanding performance while maintaining a clear formulation.
Other applications
Micro-encapsulation of fragrances
KiOsmetine® is the perfect biopolymer to encapsulate fragrances by complex-coacervation and create non-animal, non-allergenic, biodegradable microspheres to protect people’s health and our planet.
Interested in collaborating?
We are looking for partners to create and innovate unique formulations with our KiOsmetine® range!
We are open to exchanging views about this exciting topic. Should you wish to do so, please do not hesitate to get in touch with usContact us
