INCI name

PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1

Palmitoyl tripeptide-1

A synthetic peptide linked to palmitic acid.

What it is

Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 is the reaction product of palmitic acid and tripeptide-1, a chain of glycine, histidine and lysine. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in anti-ageing creams, serums and eye creams, often together with palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7.

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
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 (302)

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