INCI name

ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-2

Acetyl tetrapeptide-2

An acetylated synthetic peptide used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Acetyl tetrapeptide-2 is the product obtained by acetylation of tetrapeptide-2, a short peptide of four amino acids. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in serums, face creams, neck creams and products marketed against the signs of ageing.

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 2 is an INCI identifier and does not describe the peptide's properties; the label does not show its concentration.

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 (18)

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