Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-5

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-5 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 10 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-5
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number-
Prevalence10 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Serums 30%Eye Moisturizers 20%Sunscreens 20%General Moisturizers 10%Lip Moisturizers 10%Sheet Masks 10%

Frequently asked

What does Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-5 do in skincare?
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-5 functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-5 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-5?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (30% of its uses).

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