INCI name

PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7

Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7

A synthetic peptide linked to palmitic acid.

What it is

Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 is the reaction product of palmitic acid and tetrapeptide-7, a short chain of four amino acids. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Used in anti-ageing creams, serums and eye creams, often together with palmitoyl tripeptide-1.

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 list does not show the amount used, and its presence alone says nothing about the effect of the product.

Functions

Skin conditioning – miscellaneous
Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (247)

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