A lipopeptide used as a skin conditioning agent.
What it is
Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 is the reaction product of palmitic acid, a fatty acid, and tripeptide-5, a short chain of three amino acids. Attaching the fatty acid makes the peptide more oil-compatible. CosIng lists its function as skin conditioning.
Where it is used
Found mainly in serums, eye creams and face creams marketed for mature skin.
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 presence of a peptide on the label does not show what effect the finished product has.
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 (66)
- Lekki krem pod makijaż SPF 50 – 50 ml · HDREY
- Lekki krem pod makijaż SPF 50 – 20 ml · HDREY
- CELLULAR Epigenetics Odmładzające Serum Pod Oczy · Nivea
- Thd (Vitamin C) Radiance & Hydro Filler Routine · BABOR
- Vitamin C-20 Serum · BABOR
- Collagen Deluxe Foundation 05 sunny · BABOR
- De-Puffing Eye Gel · BABOR
- Travel Size DOCTOR BABOR Ampoules (3pc) · BABOR
- Hydro Filler Serum · BABOR
- Collagen-Peptide Booster Cream Rich · BABOR
- 10D Hyaluronic Acid Ampoule Serum Concentrate · BABOR
- Collagen Deluxe Foundation 04 almond · BABOR