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Corn Gluten Amino Acids
AKA “Corn Protein Amino Acids, Corn Protein Hydrolysate”
Acid
Ingredient Facts
Corn gluten amino acids
AKA: Corn Protein Amino Acids, Corn Protein Hydrolysate
Acid · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Acid
Clean
Glutens, corn, hydrolyzed
CAS #
65072-01-7
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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
Corn gluten proteins were extracted and hydrolyzed in the mid-20th century for use in cosmetics. This represents a modern refinement of traditional grain protein use for conditioning and film-forming properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR