Vegetable Amino Acids

AKA: Plant Amino Acids
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Acid
Clean
OriginTypically derived from plant-based protein sources such as soy, wheat, corn, or pea plants. Obtained through complete enzymatic or acid hydrolysis of hydrolyzed vegetable protein into individual amino acids.
Vegetable Amino Acids are the amino acids obtained by the complete hydrolysis of Hydrolized Vegetable Protein (q.v.)
CAS #
65072-01-7
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR