Hydrolyzed Pea Protein

AKA: Pea Protein Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Pea Proteins
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein is the hydrolysate of pea protein derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
CAS #
222400-29-5
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Peas have been used as food for millennia but were not traditionally applied to skin. The hydrolyzed pea protein was developed in the modern era as a plant-based alternative to animal proteins for cosmetic conditioning purposes.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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