An acetylated peptide of six amino acids, listed as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Acetyl hexapeptide-37 is the product of the acetylation of hexapeptide-37, a peptide made of six amino acids. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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 number in the INCI name only identifies the peptide; the name does not show its amino acid sequence.
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.