Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 86 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-2
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number-
Prevalence86 products (0.09% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches210

Used in

Serums 44.2%General Moisturizers 15.1%Facial Treatments 9.3%Sheet Masks 7%Sunscreens 4.7%Toners 4.7%

Frequently asked

What does Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 do in skincare?
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 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 Tetrapeptide-2?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (44.2% of its uses).

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