A synthetic peptide used as a bleaching and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Hexapeptide-2 is, according to CosIng, a synthetic peptide containing alanine, histidine, lysine, phenylalanine and tryptophan. CosIng lists it as a bleaching and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums and other skin 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 number in a peptide's INCI name is an identifier; it does not by itself show the amino acid sequence.
Functions
- Bleaching
- Bleaching or lightening the shade of hair and/or skin.
- 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 (5)
- I Heart Revolution Chocolate Glaze Lip Gloss Pen · Revolution
- Pharmaceris T KREM NAWILŻAJĄCO-KOJĄCY SPF 50 z fotoprotekcją UV do twarzy SEBO-MOISTATIC 50 ml · Pharmaceris
- Pharmaceris T TONUJĄCY KREM PRZECIWTRĄDZIKOWY również do skóry wrażliwej SPF 30 ACNE MATT TONE 01 LIGHT 30 ml · Pharmaceris
- Pharmaceris T NEURO-KOJĄCY KREM odbudowujący funkcje barierowe do twarzy NUTRI NEUROCALMIS 50 ml · Pharmaceris
- Pharmaceris T KREM REDUKUJĄCY NIEDOSKONAŁOŚCI I ZASKÓRNIKI trądzik młodzieńczy COMEDO ACNE 40 ml · Pharmaceris