Ingredient
hydroxypropyl chitosan
hydroxypropyl chitosan is used in skincare as a film forming ingredient. It isn't one of the ingredients Jouaxia flags for pregnancy.
What does hydroxypropyl chitosan do?
- Film forming: leaves a thin, flexible film on skin or hair.
EU description: Chitosan, product with methyloxirane
Is hydroxypropyl chitosan safe during pregnancy?
hydroxypropyl chitosan isn't one of the ingredients Jouaxia flags for pregnancy, so it doesn't lower a product's rating. A product that contains it can still be flagged for a different ingredient, so check each product's rating below.
Is it OK for kids and teens?
Kids (ages 3–11)
Gentle for kids
Not one of the ingredients we flag for children.
Teens (ages 12–17)
Teen-friendly
Not one of the ingredients we flag for teens.
General guidance from the ingredient list, not medical advice. For babies under 3, or skin problems that don't get better, ask a doctor. How we rate for kids and teens · Skincare for teens
Products with hydroxypropyl chitosan
1–2 of 2, where it's highest on the label first (ingredients are listed from most to least).