Pectin

What Pectin is & what it does

A fruit-derived gelling and thickening agent that adds body and a smooth feel while offering light film benefits. It is gentle and naturally derived.

Is Pectin safe in skincare?

Pectin is widely regarded as safe for use in cosmetics and is also a common food ingredient, as it is a natural polysaccharide found in fruits. In skincare it is used at low levels as a thickener and stabilizer and is generally well tolerated. As with any ingredient, people with a known sensitivity should review the full product label.

What does Pectin do in skincare?

Pectin acts mainly as a thickening, gelling, and stabilizing agent in cosmetic formulas. It helps give products a smooth, consistent texture and can support gel-like or emulsion structures. It is a plant-derived carbohydrate, so it is also valued as a natural-origin texturizer.

Is Pectin natural or synthetic?

Pectin is natural in origin. It is a polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls, most commonly from citrus peel and apple pomace. The material used in cosmetics is purified but derived from these plant sources.

Sunscreens with Pectin

We rate 11 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

• Amazing Space Pro:lab – High Defense – Facial Cream SPF. 50 84/100
• Cien Aqua Gel Cream 82/100
• Aslavital Cremă Hidratantă Antipoluare SPF10 71/100
• Facetology Triple Care For Oily Acne Prone Sunscreen SPF 40 Pa+++ Ingredients 66/100
• Elmiplant Bioten Skin Repair 45+ Anti Wrinkle And Firming Day Cream SPF 15 65/100
• Sesderma Acglicolic Classic Moisturizing Cream SPF 15 63/100
• Clarins Super Restorative Day Spf 20 - All Skin Types 63/100
• Gloowbi Glass Skin Sunscreen SPF 40 Pa+++ 62/100
• Sesderma ACGLICOLIC 20 Moisturizing Cream SPF 15 61/100
• Dermaglós Ultra Age Hidratante De Dia (SPF) +30 Años 57/100

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