INCI name

ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-3

Acetyl tetrapeptide-3

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

What it is

Acetyl tetrapeptide-3 is, according to CosIng, the product obtained by acetylation of tetrapeptide-3, a synthetic peptide of four amino acids. CosIng lists it as a skin-protecting ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in hair and scalp serums, shampoos and other hair 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 amount used.

Functions

Skin protecting
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

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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