A synthetic lipopeptide used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Palmitoyl dipeptide-7 is the reaction product of palmitic acid, a C16 fatty acid, and Dipeptide-7, a short peptide made of two amino acids. Attaching the fatty acid makes the peptide more oil-compatible. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of skin care products, such as serums and eye creams.
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 amino acid sequence of the peptide.
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.