Pisum sativum (Pea) protein
AKA “Pea Protein”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Pisum sativum (Pea) protein
AKA: Pea Protein
Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Pisum Sativum (Pea) Protein is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
90082-41-0
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.
Skin Protecting
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Boosts Collagen
Softens and smooths skin
Shields skin from damage
Traditional Use
Garden peas have been cultivated for over 10,000 years as a food crop. Pea protein as a cosmetic ingredient is a modern extraction, developed in the late 20th century to provide plant-based proteins for skincare formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Loss of Elasticity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR