Hydrolyzed Pectin is a plant-derived conditioning agent that helps soften and smooth skin, leaving it feeling hydrated and supple.
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Form
Liquid
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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.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
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.