Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
100209-41-4
Form
Powder
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
Traditional Use
Corn oil has been used for centuries in Mesoamerican cultures for both nutritional and skincare purposes. Applied topically by indigenous peoples for skin conditioning and wound healing.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Comedogenic
Concentration Guide
0.5%
0%1%
Reg. Limit
EU regulatory limit: 0.5%. Maximum secondary amine content: Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex III (Restricted Substances), Entry 61.
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR