Palmitoyl Quinoa Amino Acids
AKA “Palmitoyl Quinoa Amino Acids, Quinoa Amino Acid Derivative”
Acid
Ingredient Facts
Palmitoyl quinoa amino acids
AKA: Quinoa Amino Acid Derivative
Acid · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Acid
Not Clean
Amino acids, quinoa, reaction products with hexadecanoyl chloride
CAS #
226993-82-4
Form
Powder
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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
A contemporary cosmetic ingredient linking palmitic acid to amino acids from quinoa seeds. Created to incorporate quinoa's traditional use as a nutritious grain into modern skincare products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Loss of Elasticity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR