Hydrolyzed Human Placental Protein
AKA “Placental Protein Hydrolysate, Placenta Extract
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed human placental protein
AKA: Placental Protein Hydrolysate, Placenta Extract
Synthetic · Antistatic · EWG: 3
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
A nourishing protein that helps condition and smooth hair and skin while reducing frizz and static for a sleeker appearance.
CAS #
91080-01-2
Form
Powder
State
Solid
See origin →
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
Placental extracts became popular in Japanese and Korean skincare in the mid-20th century, believed to promote cell regeneration and youthfulness. Hydrolyzed human placental protein was developed as a refined cosmetic ingredient to deliver growth factors and amino acids in a more stable, bioavailable form.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Loss of Elasticity
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
3
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Human Placental Protein, Hydrolyzed Human Placental Protein, Human Placental Enzymes, Human Placental Lipids, Human Umbilical Extract, Placental Protein, Hydro
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
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Final report on the safety assessment of human placental protein, hydrolyzed human placental protein, human placental enzymes, human placental lipids,
Nair B, Elmore AR, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
Final report on the safety assessment of human placental protein, hydrolyzed human placental protein, human placental enzymes, human placental lipids,
Nair B, Elmore AR, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
Final report on the safety assessment of human placental protein, hydrolyzed human placental protein, human placental enzymes, human placental lipids,
Nair B, Elmore AR, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
Final report on the safety assessment of human placental protein, hydrolyzed human placental protein, human placental enzymes, human placental lipids,
Nair B, Elmore AR, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
Final report on the safety assessment of human placental protein, hydrolyzed human placental protein, human placental enzymes, human placental lipids,
Nair B, Elmore AR, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
Final report on the safety assessment of human placental protein, hydrolyzed human placental protein, human placental enzymes, human placental lipids,
Nair B, Elmore AR, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
Final report on the safety assessment of human placental protein, hydrolyzed human placental protein, human placental enzymes, human placental lipids,
Nair B, Elmore AR, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
Final report on the safety assessment of human placental protein, hydrolyzed human placental protein, human placental enzymes, human placental lipids,
Nair B, Elmore AR, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
Final report on the safety assessment of human placental protein, hydrolyzed human placental protein, human placental enzymes, human placental lipids,
Nair B, Elmore AR, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
Final report on the safety assessment of human placental protein, hydrolyzed human placental protein, human placental enzymes, human placental lipids,
Nair B, Elmore AR, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR
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