INCI name

ACETYL GLYCYL BETA-ALANINE

Acetyl glycyl beta-alanine

A small synthetic acetylated dipeptide used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Acetyl glycyl beta-alanine is N-acetylglycyl-beta-alanine, a small molecule made of glycine and beta-alanine joined by a peptide bond and capped with an acetyl group. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in a small number of skin care products, such as serums and 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 actually used.

Functions

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 (3)

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