Pectin

Explained

Pectin is a fiber naturally found in the cell walls of plants.

It is commonly used a thickening agent in both food and cosmetics. In skincare, it prevents ingredients from separating.

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What it does

Emulsion Stabilising Stabiliziing emulsion, making two non-mixable ingredients stable

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.2%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 35880
INCI Name PECTIN
INN Name pectin
EC #  232-553-0
All Functions Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling