Hydrolyzed Pectin
AKA “Pectin Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Pectin Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed pectin
AKA: Pectin Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Pectin Extract
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Hydrolyzed Pectin is the hydrolysate of Pectin derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
See origin →
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
Pectin was first isolated and identified in the early 19th century from fruit sources. Its use in cosmetics is a modern development, created as a thickening and conditioning agent without significant traditional skincare history.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 2%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 680).
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR