Pectin
Reviewed by Emma · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Pectin is a natural substance found in plants, especially
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What Is Pectin?
Pectin is a natural substance found in plants, especially apples, and used in cosmetics as an emulsifier and thickening agent.
How widely it's used
Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
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- INCI Name
- PECTIN
- INN Name
- pectin
- EC Number
- 232-553-0
- Function
- Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
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