Capryloyl Quinoa Amino Acids
AKA “Capryloyl Quinoa Peptides, Acylated Plant Proteins
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Capryloyl quinoa amino acids
AKA: Capryloyl Quinoa Peptides, Acylated Plant Proteins
Synthetic · Hair Conditioning | Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
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
Plant-Derived
Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Derived from quinoa seeds (Chenopodium quinoa), a plant native to the Andes region of South America. Created by hydrolyzing quinoa proteins into amino acids, then esterifying them with caprylic acid.
Function
Hair Conditioning | Skin Conditioning
Benefits
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
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR