Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
AKA “Pea Protein Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Pea Proteins
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed pea protein
AKA: Pea Protein Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Pea Proteins
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein is the hydrolysate of pea protein derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
CAS #
222400-29-5
Form
Powder
State
Solid
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Functions
Antistatic
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Peas have been used as food for millennia but were not traditionally applied to skin. The hydrolyzed pea protein was developed in the modern era as a plant-based alternative to animal proteins for cosmetic conditioning purposes.
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