Soluble Elastin
AKA “Hydrolyzed Elastin, Elastin Hydrolysate
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Soluble elastin
AKA: Hydrolyzed Elastin, Elastin Hydrolysate
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Soluble elastin is a water-soluble component present in elastin
Effective at 8.25%
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.
Improves skin elasticity
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Elastin was identified as a protein component of skin in the late 19th century. Like soluble collagen, it has no traditional use but was marketed in modern cosmetics starting in the 1980s as a skin-firming ingredient, despite being too large to penetrate skin.
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: CosIng · EWG · CIR