Hydrolyzed Corn Protein

Hydrolyzed Corn Protein 1
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Hydrolyzed Corn Protein 2
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Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
OriginNative to Central America. Derived from corn seeds of the grass family, primarily cultivated in Central America. Produced through enzymatic hydrolysis of corn protein into smaller peptide chains.
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
100209-41-4
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Reduces Flyaways
Detangles Hair
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
0%50%100%
Reg. limit 0.5%
EU regulatory limit: 0.5%. Maximum secondary amine content: Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex III (Restricted Substances), Entry 61.
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR