Hexapeptide-2
Hexapeptide-2 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a bleaching, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 16 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | HEXAPEPTIDE-2 |
| Function | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | - |
| Prevalence | 16 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Serums 25%General Moisturizers 18.8%Sheet Masks 18.8%Ampoules 12.5%Eye Moisturizers 6.3%Hand Cream 6.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Hexapeptide-2 do in skincare?
- Hexapeptide-2 functions as a bleaching, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Hexapeptide-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 Hexapeptide-2?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (25% of its uses).
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