Corn Gluten Amino Acids

Corn Gluten Amino Acids 1
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Corn Gluten Amino Acids 2
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Corn Gluten Amino Acids 3
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AKA: Corn Protein Amino Acids, Corn Protein Hydrolysate
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Acid
Clean
OriginNative to Central America. Derived from corn kernels (Zea mays), a grass family plant native to Central America and now globally cultivated. Extracted through enzymatic hydrolysis or acid hydrolysis of corn protein to break down polypeptides into amino acids.
Glutens, corn, hydrolyzed
CAS #
65072-01-7
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
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-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR