INCI name

ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-9

Acetyl tetrapeptide-9

An acetylated peptide of four amino acids, listed as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Acetyl tetrapeptide-9 is the reaction product of acetic acid and tetrapeptide-9, a peptide of four amino acids, so that the peptide carries an acetyl group. 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 INCI name does not show the concentration 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 (30)

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