Gelatin

AKA: Gelatine, Animal gelatin

Synthetic

Occlusive

Clean

Origin-Derived

Gelatins. A complex combination of proteins obtained by hydrolysis of collagen by boiling skin, tendons, ligaments, bones, etc.

CAS #

9000-70-8

Form

Powder

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Viscosity Controlling

Boosts collagen production

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.0003–37.8%

Rinse-off0.000052–9.5%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2016 survey

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR