INCI name

ACETYL DIPEPTIDE-1 CETYL ESTER

Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester

A synthetic peptide derivative used as a conditioning agent.

What it is

Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester is a dipeptide of tyrosine and arginine that has been acetylated and esterified with cetyl alcohol. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Used in creams, serums and eye creams.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The label does not show the concentration used.

Functions

Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (20)

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