Hydrolyzed Elastin
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Elastin Hydrolysate, Soluble Elastin
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
Hydrolyzed Elastin is the hydrolysate of elastin derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Effective at 8.25%
CAS #
100085-10-7, 73049-73-7, 91080-18-1
Form
Powder
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Elastin's role in skin elasticity was identified in the 20th century. Hydrolyzed elastin was developed in the 1970s-1980s to provide peptides that support skin firmness and flexibility.
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%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.000004-6 | 0.00003-16.5
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Loss of Elasticity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR