Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 331 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number-
Prevalence331 products (0.36% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches590

Used in

Serums 24.5%Eye Moisturizers 13%General Moisturizers 11.5%Sheet Masks 6%Toners 5.4%Ampoules 5.1%

Frequently asked

What does Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 do in skincare?
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (24.5% of its uses).

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