Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein

AKA: Amaranth Protein Hydrolysate

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Amino Acid

Clean

Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein is the hydrolysate of amaranth protein derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

CAS #

-

Form

Powder

State

Solid

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

Amaranth has been a staple grain in Mesoamerican and Andean cultures for thousands of years, valued for nutrition. Hydrolyzed amaranth protein is a modern cosmetic ingredient developed to provide amino acids and conditioning properties derived from this traditional food grain.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️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