Palmitoyl Pea Amino Acids

Palmitoyl Pea Amino Acids molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Pea Amino Acid Derivative
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Acid
Not Clean
OriginDerived from pea plant proteins, which are legume-sourced amino acid concentrates extracted through hydrolysis. Palmitoyl groups are chemically attached to amino acids through esterification synthesis.
Amino acids, pea, reaction products with hexadecanoyl chloride
CAS #
226993-78-8
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Loss of Elasticity
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.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR