Acetyl Heptapeptide-9

Acetyl Heptapeptide-9 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 10 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameACETYL HEPTAPEPTIDE-9
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number-
Prevalence10 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Eye Moisturizers 30%Serums 30%Body Scrubs 10%Eye Masks 10%General Moisturizers 10%Makeup Removers 10%

Frequently asked

What does Acetyl Heptapeptide-9 do in skincare?
Acetyl Heptapeptide-9 functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Acetyl Heptapeptide-9 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-9?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially eye moisturizers (30% of its uses).

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