Pisum sativum (Pea) starch
AKA: Common Pea, Pea Starch
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Not Clean
Pisum Sativum (Pea) Starch is a cosmetic ingredient used as absorbent, opacifying. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
90082-41-0
Form
Powder
Functions
Absorbent
Opacifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Boosts Collagen
Absorbs excess oil
Creates creamy opacity
Traditional Use
Pea starch is derived from cultivated garden peas, which have been used as food for millennia. Its use in cosmetics is modern, employed as a texturizing and absorbent agent in powders and dry formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 2%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 680).
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR