A synthetic lipopeptide used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-72 amide is the product obtained by the reaction of palmitoyl chloride with Tetrapeptide-72, a peptide of four amino acids, in which the C-terminus is an amide. 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.
Products with this ingredient (9)
- Collagen-Peptide Lifting And Rejuvenating Routine · BABOR
- Derma Filler Serum · BABOR
- Rejuvenation Ampoule Serum Concentrate · BABOR
- Collagen-Peptide Booster Cream Rich · BABOR
- Travel Size Derma Filler Serum · BABOR
- Travel Size Collagen-Peptide Booster Cream · BABOR
- Collagen-Peptide Booster Cream · BABOR
- Pro-Collagen Peptide Booster Serum · Paula's Choice
- Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster Serum · Paula's Choice

