Hydrolyzed Barley Protein

AKA: Barley Protein Hydrolysate

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Clean

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

Form

Powder

State

Solid

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

Barley has been used in traditional medicine and skincare across many cultures for its moisturizing and soothing properties. Hydrolyzed barley protein is a modern ingredient designed to provide concentrated amino acids and improve skin conditioning.

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