Chitosan
Chitosan is a film forming and hair fixing ingredient. It’s in 33 products on Poliage, most often hair styling, conditioner and shampoo. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Chitosan: used to leave a thin film on skin or hair and hold a hairstyle.
What it does
Contains Chitosan: film-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Chitosan: hair-fixing
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 75065, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Chitosan
Kristin Ess
SOFTENING BLOW DRY FOAM
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Split End Mender
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Strengthening Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Strengthening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Styliste ultîme
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Herbal Essences
Touchable Hold Hair Styling Spray Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
TIRTIR
Vitachiol Aging Gel Mask
Mask · Lists retinoid
Kristin Ess
Workable Hairspray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Working Texture Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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