Capryloyl Quinoa Amino Acids
AKA “Capryloyl Quinoa Peptides, Acylated Plant Proteins
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Capryloyl quinoa amino acids
AKA: Capryloyl Quinoa Peptides, Acylated Plant Proteins
Synthetic · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Synthetic
Clean
Quinoa-derived amino acids that gently condition and soften both hair and skin, helping restore moisture and smoothness.
CAS #
226993-80-2
Form
Powder
See origin →
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 modern ingredient combining caprylic acid with amino acids from quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa). Developed to provide complete plant-based amino acid conditioning in contemporary skincare products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR