Hexapeptide-3

Hexapeptide-3 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 5 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameHEXAPEPTIDE-3
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number-
Prevalence5 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches30

Used in

Eye Moisturizers 40%Face Primers 20%Facial Treatments 20%Lip Masks 20%

Frequently asked

What does Hexapeptide-3 do in skincare?
Hexapeptide-3 functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Hexapeptide-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 Hexapeptide-3?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially eye moisturizers (40% of its uses).

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