Hydrolyzed Potato Protein
AKA “Potato Protein Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Potato Proteins
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed potato protein
AKA: Potato Protein Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Potato Proteins
Synthetic · Antistatic · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
Potato protein derived from potatoes helps smooth and condition hair and skin while reducing frizz and static for a polished finish.
CAS #
169590-59-4
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Potatoes have been used historically as food but were not traditionally applied to skin. The hydrolyzed potato protein was developed in the 20th century as a plant-based protein source for cosmetic conditioning benefits.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR