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 name | HEXAPEPTIDE-3 |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | - |
| Prevalence | 5 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 30 |
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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