Pisum sativum (Pea) protein

Pisum sativum (Pea) protein 1
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Pisum sativum (Pea) protein 2
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Pisum sativum (Pea) protein 3
specimen · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 4.0
Pisum sativum (Pea) protein 4
specimen · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 4.0
AKA: Common Pea, Pea Protein
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Temperate regions, Europe. Derived from pea seeds (Pisum sativum) of the Fabaceae family, grown in temperate European regions. Extracted through mechanical pressing and enzymatic or chemical hydrolysis to isolate soluble proteins.
Pisum Sativum (Pea) Protein is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
90082-41-0
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Loss of Elasticity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Skin Protecting
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Boosts Collagen
Softens and smooths skin
Shields skin from damage
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR