murphyHydrolyzed Elastin
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Elastin Hydrolysate, Soluble Elastin
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
Origin-Derived (bovine) or Biotech
Hydrolyzed Elastin is the hydrolysate of elastin derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
CAS #
100085-10-7, 73049-73-7, 91080-18-1
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Loss of Elasticity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
3 studies / 3 not irritating (CIR 744)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 744)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 mixed / 1 not irritating / reactions minimal (CIR 744)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.00000035–5%
Rinse-off0.0000035–2.5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2016 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR