Capryloyl Quinoa Amino Acids

Capryloyl Quinoa Amino Acids molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Capryloyl Quinoa Peptides, Acylated Plant Proteins
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Acid
Not Clean
OriginDerived from quinoa seeds (Chenopodium quinoa), a plant native to the Andes region of South America. Created by hydrolyzing quinoa proteins into amino acids, then esterifying them with caprylic acid.
Amino acids, quinoa, reaction products with octanoyl chloride
CAS #
226993-80-2
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR