Skin Conditioning
PALMITOYL QUINOA AMINO ACIDS
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A plant-based conditioning ingredient — quinoa amino acids capped with palmitic acid (C16) for stronger adherence to skin and hair than the shorter capryloyl variant. Clean cosmetic safety record.
Function
Skin benefits
- Conditions skin and hair
- Improved substantivity vs unmodified amino acids
- Plant-derived
Known concerns
- Quinoa-protein hydrolysate: rare allergy possibility
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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