Hydrolyzed Human Placental Protein

AKA: Placental Protein Hydrolysate, Placenta Extract
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Protein hydrolyzates, placenta. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of placenta composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin.
CAS #
91080-01-2
Form
Powder
State
Solid
Functions
Antistatic
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
Placental extracts became popular in Japanese and Korean skincare in the mid-20th century, believed to promote cell regeneration and youthfulness. Hydrolyzed human placental protein was developed as a refined cosmetic ingredient to deliver growth factors and amino acids in a more stable, bioavailable form.
EWG
3
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Loss of Elasticity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR