Chenopodium quinoa seed extract

Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Quinoa has been cultivated in the Andes for over 7,000 years as a staple food crop by indigenous peoples. In traditional use, quinoa seeds were valued for their nutritional properties, and modern skincare applications leverage their amino acid and protein content for skin conditioning.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR