Chenopodium quinoa seed extract

OriginNative to Andes Mountains, South America. Derived from seeds of Chenopodium quinoa, a plant native to the Andes Mountains in the Amaranthaceae family. Extracted from quinoa seeds using solvent extraction or cold-pressing methods to obtain the concentrated botanical extract.

Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of Chenopodium quinoa, Chenopodiaceae

Family

Amaranthaceae (formerly Chenopodiaceae)

Plant Part

Seed

Lifeform

Annual

Climate

Subtropical

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

Dullness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

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

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⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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EWG

CIR

Insufficient

Pregnancy

Yes

Regulatory Status

USAunder review

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR