Description: Extract of Chenopodium quinoa seeds, which contains quinoa lipids, proteins and carbohydrates as an emulsion. Valuable ingredient for skin/hair conditioning, moisturizing, anti-irritant and sensitive skin. Contains 12 amino acids, 2 saponins, and 4 vitamins including tiamin, niacin, tocopherols and riboflavin. Water-soluble.
CAS: 7732-18-5, 56-81-5, 8001-21-6, 61788-85-0, 84604-14-8, 532-32-1, 24634-61-5
INCI Name: Water, glycerin, chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) seed oil, PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil
Properties: The main activity is due to the protein content of quinoa milk proteins which have many useful properties for conditioning the skin and hair. Their principal actions are moisturizing, improving elasticity, soothing and firming depending on their size and molecular weight.
Use: Add to water phase of emulsions. Typical use level Use level: 0.5 - 5%. For external use only.
Applications: Face and body moisturizing products, hair care treatments, after-shaves products.
Country of Origin: Spain
Raw material source: Chenopodium quinoa seeds
Manufacture: Extract of Chenopodium quinoa seeds.
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: GMO-free, but not certified
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components