Hydrolyzed Spongin
AKA “Spongin Hydrolysate
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed spongin
AKA: Spongin Hydrolysate
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Hydrolyzed Spongin is the hydrolysate of spongin derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Effective at 8.25%
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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
Spongin is a protein derived from natural sea sponges, traditionally used in European skincare for gentle exfoliation. Hydrolyzed spongin was developed in modern cosmetics as a sustainable protein source with skin-conditioning properties.
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
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: CosIng · EWG · CIR