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
Amino acids, quinoa, reaction products with hexadecanoyl chloride
CAS #
226993-82-4
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 contemporary cosmetic ingredient linking palmitic acid to amino acids from quinoa seeds. Created to incorporate quinoa's traditional use as a nutritious grain into modern skincare products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
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 →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR