Potassium-Coco-Hydrolyzed Animal Protein
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Potassium coco protein, Coco amino acids potassium salt
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Potassium-Coco-Hydrolyzed Animal Protein is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Form
Powder
State
Solid
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.
Traditional Use
A modern ingredient combining coconut oil derivatives with hydrolyzed animal proteins (from collagen or keratin sources). Developed in the late 20th century to provide conditioning and protein-enrichment benefits, combining traditional protein treatments with contemporary processing methods.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR