Inulin

Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Inulin is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
9005-80-5
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.
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
This appears to be a proprietary or non-standard ingredient designation; without additional context, traditional use cannot be determined.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 2%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 680).
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR