A synthetic four-amino-acid peptide used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Tetrapeptide-1 is a synthetic peptide made of four amino acids: leucine, proline, threonine and valine. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in serums, eye creams and other skin care products that feature peptides.
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 concentration, which for peptides is often very low.
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.
Scientific opinions (SCCS)
Opinions of the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety that mention this ingredient. They assess specific uses and concentrations; read the opinion for its scope.
Products with this ingredient (6)
- Liftingująco-ujędrniające serum-krem pod oczy i na powieki z peptydami i ceramidami · Mohani
- Saszetka – liftingująco-ujędrniające serum-krem pod oczy i na powieki · Mohani
- Multi-tasking cream-mask for night, 50 ml · Apis
- Wielozadaniowa kremo-maska na noc, 50 ml · Apis
- Hydrogel cream for day, 50 ml · Apis
- Hydrożelowy krem na dzień, 50 ml · Apis