Chenopodium quinoa seed extract
AKA “Quinoa Seed Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Chenopodium quinoa seed extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Quinoa seed extract from the Andes Mountains conditions and nourishes skin, helping it stay soft and hydrated.
Family
Amaranthaceae (formerly Chenopodiaceae)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Quinoa has been cultivated in the Andes for over 7,000 years as a staple food crop by indigenous peoples. In traditional use, quinoa seeds were valued for their nutritional properties, and modern skincare applications leverage their amino acid and protein content for skin conditioning.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR