Potassium-Coco-Hydrolyzed Animal Protein
AKA “Potassium coco protein, Coco amino acids potassium salt
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Potassium-coco-hydrolyzed animal protein
AKA: Potassium coco protein, Coco amino acids potassium salt
Ingredient · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Potassium-Coco-Hydrolyzed Animal Protein is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Form
Powder
State
Solid
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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.
Traditional Use
A modern ingredient combining coconut oil derivatives with hydrolyzed animal proteins (from collagen or keratin sources). Developed in the late 20th century to provide conditioning and protein-enrichment benefits, combining traditional protein treatments with contemporary processing methods.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
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