Fibronectin
AKA “Fibronectin (Human plasma) (JAN), FIBRONECTIN (HUMAN PLASMA) [JAN], RefChem:599188, FIBRONECTIN [INCI], Fibronectin (Human plasma), FIBRONECTIN [WHO-DD], DTXSID3040851, WC7168JT17, 86088-83-7
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Fibronectin
AKA: Fibronectin (Human plasma) (JAN), FIBRONECTIN (HUMAN PLASMA) [JAN], RefChem:599188, FIBRONECTIN [INCI], Fibronectin (Human plasma), FIBRONECTIN [WHO-DD], DTXSID3040851, WC7168JT17, 86088-83-7
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Fibronectin is under investigation in clinical trial NCT01812239 (Vaginal Progesterone in Twins With Short Cervix).
Effective at 8.25%
Formula
C7H14O3
Mol. Weight
146.18
CAS #
86088-83-7
Form
Powder
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A glycoprotein discovered and isolated in the 1970s. Its use in cosmetics is a modern biotechnological development aimed at promoting skin cell adhesion and wound healing, with no traditional historical precedent.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Loss of Elasticity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
4e-06%
16.5%
0%100%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.000004-6 | 0.00003-16.5
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR