Hydrolyzed Elastin

Hydrolyzed elastin is a marine-derived peptide mixture made by breaking elastin proteins into smaller fragments. It conditions skin, boosts glide, and boosts formula aesthetics in serums and creams with a light, supple finish.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
Marine-derived elastin fragments that give skin a soft, bouncy feel.
Category
Hydration, Skin Conditioning
Type
Peptide

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Helps skin feel bouncy and soft while supporting surface moisture for a plumped look. Leaves a silky afterfeel without heaviness.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Common in serums, lightweight creams, and eye treatments to elevate the skin feel of formulas. Also used in gel lotions to deliver a smooth, cushioned application.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Low likelihood of irritation for most users. As a marine-derived protein, those with fish or marine allergies should use caution and patch test first.

Is Hydrolyzed Elastin a Good Ingredient?

Rated Good for its established use as a conditioning peptide that supports surface hydration and slip, with generally good tolerability. It doesn't rank higher because evidence for firming or anti-aging effects is limited, so expectations for those claims should stay modest.

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