PECTIN is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
PECTIN
Safety grade: A
Pectin is a natural fiber found in fruits like apples and citrus that acts like a glue. In cosmetics, it helps hold ingredients together and keeps products from separating.
Pectin is used in cosmetic products to bind ingredients together, stabilize emulsions to prevent separation, and control the thickness of creams and gels.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Viscosity Controlling ingredients
- GLYCERIN — Grade B
- SODIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE — Grade A
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- DISODIUM EDTA — Grade C