A tripeptide bonded to palmitic acid, listed as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Palmitoyl tripeptide-40 is a peptide made up of three amino acids and bonded to palmitic acid, a C16 fatty acid. The number 40 distinguishes it from other palmitoyl tripeptides in the INCI nomenclature and does not describe its structure. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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 reveal the amino acid sequence or how the peptide was produced.
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.