Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
AKA “HVP
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed vegetable protein
AKA: HVP
Skin Conditioning · Antistatic · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
Protein hydrolyzates, vegetable. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of mixed vegetables composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin
CAS #
100209-45-8
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
Developed in the early-to-mid 20th century as a way to extract water-soluble proteins from various plants for cosmetic use. Created to provide conditioning and skin-protecting benefits in a stable, shelf-stable form.
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