Acetyl Heptapeptide-4

Acetyl Heptapeptide-4 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 32 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameACETYL HEPTAPEPTIDE-4
FunctionHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number-
Prevalence32 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Serums 28.1%General Moisturizers 18.8%Eye Moisturizers 9.4%Toners 9.4%Face Cleansers 6.3%Night Moisturizers 6.3%

Frequently asked

What does Acetyl Heptapeptide-4 do in skincare?
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4 functions as a humectant, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Acetyl Heptapeptide-4 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Acetyl Heptapeptide-4?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (28.1% of its uses).

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