Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of Chenopodium quinoa, Chenopodiaceae
Family
Amaranthaceae (formerly Chenopodiaceae)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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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
Quinoa has been cultivated in the Andes for over 7,000 years as a staple food crop by indigenous peoples. In traditional use, quinoa seeds were valued for their nutritional properties, and modern skincare applications leverage their amino acid and protein content for skin conditioning.