A synthetic acetylated peptide used as a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Acetyl heptapeptide-4 is the reaction product of acetic acid and heptapeptide-4, a peptide made of seven amino acids. CosIng lists it as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in serums, creams and other facial care products.
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; it is usually supplied as a dilute solution.
Functions
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
- 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 (14)
- Maseczka regenerująca i odmładzająca · Eveline Cosmetics
- Serum Shot Kuracja z multipeptydami na twarz, szyję i dekolt · Eveline Cosmetics
- Barierowy krem silnie regenerujący · Eveline Cosmetics
- Serum liftingujące ze złotym pyłkiem · Eveline Cosmetics
- Dr Irena Eris VitaCeric Smoothing & Regenerating Night Cream 50 ml · Dr Irena Eris
- Dr Irena Eris VitaCeric Revitalizing and Moisturizing Day Cream SPF 20 50 ml · Dr Irena Eris
- Dr Irena Eris VitaCeric Satin Glow Serum 30 ml · Dr Irena Eris
- Dr Irena Eris Zestaw VITACERIC 50 ml + 15 ml +10 ml · Dr Irena Eris
- /korneoterapeutyczny-krem-do-twarzy-SKIN-PROGRESS · YOPE
- Lekki krem o silnie nawilżającym działaniu. · YOPE
- Ujędrniające serum z peptydami Waterfully Plump · YOPE
- Czereśnia & mleczko migdałowe wygładzający balsam · YOPE