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Hydrolyzed Extensin

What Hydrolyzed Extensin is & what it does

Hydrolyzed Extensin is a plant-derived protein fragment obtained by breaking down extensin, a structural glycoprotein found in plant cell walls. In skincare it is generally used as a conditioning and film-forming agent that can leave a smoothing, temporarily tightening feel on the skin and help bind water at the surface. As a hydrolyzed protein it is valued mainly for sensory and moisturizing benefits. No specific concerns are flagged for this ingredient.

What is Hydrolyzed Extensin?

Hydrolyzed Extensin is a plant-derived protein fragment made by breaking down extensin, a structural glycoprotein found in plant cell walls.

What does Hydrolyzed Extensin do in skincare?

It is generally used as a conditioning and film-forming agent that can leave a smoothing, temporarily tightening feel and help bind water at the skin surface.

Is Hydrolyzed Extensin safe?

As a hydrolyzed plant protein, it is generally considered mild and no specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.

Sunscreens with Hydrolyzed Extensin

We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:

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