Acetyl Octapeptide-3

Acetyl Octapeptide-3 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 97 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameACETYL OCTAPEPTIDE-3
FunctionHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number-
Prevalence97 products (0.1% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches170

Used in

Serums 39.2%Eye Moisturizers 16.5%General Moisturizers 16.5%Facial Treatments 8.2%Toners 6.2%Sheet Masks 4.1%

Frequently asked

What does Acetyl Octapeptide-3 do in skincare?
Acetyl Octapeptide-3 functions as a humectant, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Acetyl Octapeptide-3 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 Octapeptide-3?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (39.2% of its uses).

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