Palmitoyl Pea Amino Acids
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Pea Amino Acid Derivative
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Acid
Not Clean
Amino acids, pea, reaction products with hexadecanoyl chloride
CAS #
226993-78-8
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern ingredient combining palmitic acid with amino acids extracted from pea plants. Developed to incorporate the plant-based protein benefits of peas into cosmetic conditioning formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Loss of Elasticity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR