Vegetable Amino Acids
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Plant Amino Acids
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Acid
Clean
Vegetable Amino Acids are the amino acids obtained by the complete hydrolysis of Hydrolized Vegetable Protein (q.v.)
CAS #
65072-01-7
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
Traditional Use
Plant-derived amino acids were identified and isolated in the early-to-mid 20th century as skincare ingredients. They were adopted in cosmetics during the 1970s-1980s as natural moisturizers and conditioning agents inspired by protein-based treatments in traditional medicine.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR