INCI name

TRIPEPTIDE-1

Tripeptide-1 (GHK)

A synthetic tripeptide used for skin conditioning and protection.

What it is

Tripeptide-1 is a synthetic peptide made of three amino acids: glycine, histidine and lysine (GHK). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning and skin-protecting agent.

Where it is used

Found in serums, face creams, eye creams and hair care 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.

It is not the same as copper tripeptide-1, which also contains copper and has its own INCI name. The label does not show the concentration used.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Skin protecting
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (47)

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