A synthetic palmitoylated peptide, listed as a hair-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-20 amide is, according to CosIng, the product of the reaction of palmitic acid chloride with tetrapeptide-20, a peptide of four amino acids, whose C-terminus is an amide. The palmitoyl group makes the peptide more fat-soluble. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of 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 INCI name does not show the amino acid sequence. The label does not show the amount used.
Functions
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.