Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein
AKA “Amaranth Protein Hydrolysate
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed amaranth protein
AKA: Amaranth Protein Hydrolysate
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Clean
Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein is the hydrolysate of amaranth protein derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
CAS #
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Form
Powder
State
Solid
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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
Amaranth has been a staple grain in Mesoamerican and Andean cultures for thousands of years, valued for nutrition. Hydrolyzed amaranth protein is a modern cosmetic ingredient developed to provide amino acids and conditioning properties derived from this traditional food grain.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR