Hexapeptide-9
Hexapeptide-9 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 91 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | HEXAPEPTIDE-9 |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | - |
| Prevalence | 91 products (0.1% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 50 |
Used in
Serums 26.4%General Moisturizers 14.3%Eye Moisturizers 13.2%Sheet Masks 9.9%Toners 7.7%Ampoules 6.6%
Frequently asked
- What does Hexapeptide-9 do in skincare?
- Hexapeptide-9 functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Hexapeptide-9 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-9?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (26.4% of its uses).
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