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 nameHEXAPEPTIDE-9
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number-
Prevalence91 products (0.1% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches50

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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