Corn Gluten Amino Acids

Corn Gluten Amino Acids 1
Corn Gluten Amino Acids 2
Corn Gluten Amino Acids 3
Corn Gluten Amino Acids 4
AKA: Corn Protein Amino Acids, Corn Protein Hydrolysate
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Acid
Clean
Glutens, corn, hydrolyzed
CAS #
65072-01-7
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
Traditional Use
Corn gluten proteins were extracted and hydrolyzed in the mid-20th century for use in cosmetics. This represents a modern refinement of traditional grain protein use for conditioning and film-forming properties.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR