Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12
Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant agent. It is used in 11 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | HEXACARBOXYMETHYL DIPEPTIDE-12 |
| Function | HUMECTANT |
| CAS number | - |
| Prevalence | 11 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 10 |
Used in
General Moisturizers 18.2%Serums 18.2%Toners 18.2%Ampoules 9.1%Essences 9.1%Facial Treatments 9.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12 do in skincare?
- Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12 functions as a humectant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12 allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (18.2% of its uses).
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