Film Former
HYDROLYZED PYRUS MALUS PECTIN EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Apple pectin broken into shorter sugar chains. Acts as a gentle hydrating film-former drawn from food-grade fruit, with a mild and well-tolerated skin profile.
Function
Skin benefits
- Apple-derived polysaccharide for hydration
- Hydrolysis enhances film-forming and feel
- Food-grade source with low allergy risk
Known concerns
- Limited cosmetic-specific safety dossier
- Composition varies with hydrolysis depth
- Sticky residue at high percentages
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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