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 nameHEXACARBOXYMETHYL DIPEPTIDE-12
FunctionHUMECTANT
CAS number-
Prevalence11 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

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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