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Is Hydrolyzed Zein vegan?

Hydrolyzed Zein

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Hydrolyzed Zein is a protein hydrolyzate derived from zein, the primary protein found in corn (maize) endosperm, used in cosmetics as a film-forming and conditioning agent.

INCI name Hydrolyzed Zein
CAS number 169590-58-3
CosIng ID 76686
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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