Hydrolyzed Zein

Hydrolyzed Zein molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Zein hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed corn protein
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from corn kernels, zein is a prolamine protein extracted during corn processing for starch and oil. The protein is chemically hydrolyzed using acids or enzymes to break peptide bonds into smaller molecular fragments.
Protein hydrolyzates, zeins
CAS #
169590-58-3
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2022
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR