Added to basket
Unapplied Changes
Chitosan in ChitoCare
Thanks to chitosan’s versatile nature, years of research and our cutting-edge technology, ChitoCare Beauty’s products help to improve skin health.
Proven benefits of chitosan in skincare include:
- Superior hydration for lasting moisture thanks to film-forming properties
- Supporting the skin’s natural repair process
- Soothing and calming effect to prevent redness, itching, soreness and irritation
- Antioxidant defence to combat free radical damage, UV damage, environmental aggressors and premature skin aging
Film-forming
Chitosan has film-forming properties: it forms a thin, biocompatible, protective film over the skin to lock in moisture and nourish the skin. It simultaneously prevents dehydration from
trans epidermal water loss while keeping undesirable skin aggressors out.
Hydration & Moisture Control
Chitosan also acts as a hydrating agent, absorbing water from the atmosphere on the skin and holding it in place on the skin. A sufficient moisture level is necessary for our skin to function properly, support normal collagen and elastin production, keep normal skin microbiota intact, and promote skin cell regeneration.
Skin Barrier Support
Chitosan’s film operates as a protective barrier, strengthening the natural skin barrier and supporting the skin’s natural repair process. This extra layer of protection keeps irritants
out while allowing the skin to retain moisture, contributing to firmness, plumpness and elasticity for smoother, better hydrated skin.
Antioxidant Action
Chitosan is a natural antioxidant, providing antioxidant fortification from free radical damage and the effects of environmental, oxidative and UV damage.
Biocompatible
ChitoCare products are ideal for daily skin treatment. They are suitable for all skin types, including sensitive or dry skin, or skin prone to conditions like acne, eczema, psoriasis or rosacea.
SUSTAINABILITY IN PRACTICE
Our chitosan begins with wild cold-water shrimp (Pandalus borealis) harvested in the North Atlantic. Iceland’s fisheries are tightly managed under total allowable catch within an individual transferable quota system. Science-based stock advice is issued by the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute and compliance is enforced by national authorities. Discarding catch overboard is prohibited; the landing and monitoring obligations reduce waste and help protect fish stocks. As a result, the shells that once had little value are consistently landed and available for up-cycling.
Giving new life to seafood side-streams
When shrimp are processed for food, the shells—heads, tails, and exoskeletons—are left over. Instead of going to waste, these side-streams are collected and processed at Primex Iceland’s factory in Siglufjörður. There, they are refined into high-purity chitosan, a natural, biodegradable ingredient for cosmetics—turning what was once waste into something valuable.
Gentle on skin and the planet
Chitosan forms a protective, breathable film on skin, helping retain moisture. It’s biocompatible and biodegradable, so it doesn’t persist in the environment like some synthetic ingredients and polymers..
Powered by green energy
Iceland’s electricity comes almost entirely from renewable hydropower and geothermal sources, so our manufacturing has a very low carbon footprint from start to finish.
Certified and traceable
Operating under strict ISO quality standards, we maintain full traceability from the fishing vessels to the finished skincare product. Sigríður Vigfúsdóttir, founder and Managing Director of ChitoCare says “Sustainability is not an afterthought for us—it is embedded into how our products are developed. Every decision is made with long-term impact in mind, for both skin health and the planet.”
BEFORE & AFTER : HAIR , SKIN & NAILS
A clinical study of the Icelandic collagen product ChitoCare beauty Hair, Skin & Nails was recently completed. The study was conducted by a leading European skin laboratory specializing in independent skin research.
ChitoCare beauty Hair, Skin & Nails is a revolutionary bioactive formula, rich in natural nutrients that play a crucial role in maintaining healthy skin, luscious hair and strong nails.
Key ingredients and nutrients:
- Marine chitosan supplemented with collagen Type II complex, containing important building blocks for moisture & skin rejuvenation
- Icelandic silica strengthens skin,hair and nails
- Algal multimineral complex rich in calcium and magnesium
- Vitamin C, zinc and selenium help protect cells from oxidative stress
- Vitamin C also contributes to normal collagen formation for healthier skin, teeth, gums, cartilage and bones.
Stunning results
The results are absolutely amazing. The study revealed that 12 weeks of treatment with ChitoCare beauty Hair, Skin & Nails, a supplement that is taken in capsule form, makes the skin:
- Smoother
- Better moisturized
- Firmer
A double-blind clinical study found the following results, after 12 weeks of using ChitoCare beauty Hair, Skin & Nails.- Skin hydration: significant increase compared to placebo
- Skin firmness: significant improvement from baseline
- Skin elasticity: significant improvement from baseline and placebo
- Skin density: significant difference compared to placebo
Increased skin density
The Dermatology Center also used ultrasound technology to assess the density of the skin. The more white spots there are, the denser the skin. In the pictures below we see the obvious
tightening of the skin after the ChitoCare beauty Hair, Skin & Nails treatment.
“Clinical evidence is central to everything we do. Our Hair, Skin & Nails formula was evaluated in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, showing measurable improvements in skin hydration, elasticity and density—reinforcing our commitment to proven, not promised, results.” says Sigríður Vigfúsdóttir, founder and Managing Director of ChitoCare.
