Palmitoyl Quinoa Amino Acids

Palmitoyl Quinoa Amino Acids molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Quinoa Amino Acid Derivative
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Acid
Not Clean
OriginDerived from quinoa seed proteins, which are hydrolyzed to extract free amino acids. Palmitoyl groups are then chemically attached to amino acids through esterification synthesis.
Amino acids, quinoa, reaction products with hexadecanoyl chloride
CAS #
226993-82-4
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