Allowed in EU

Acetyl Hexapeptide-22

A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, reducing, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Acetyl Hexapeptide-22 is the reaction product of Acetic Acid and Hexapeptide-22

What does it do?

Acetyl Hexapeptide-22 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antioxidant

    neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin

  • Reducing

    a reducing agent — donates electrons to break chemical bonds, used in perms and depilatories

  • Skin protecting

    helps shield skin from external environmental factors

EU regulatory status

Acetyl Hexapeptide-22 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Acetyl Hexapeptide-22?

Acetyl Hexapeptide-22 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acetyl Hexapeptide-22 is the reaction product of Acetic Acid and Hexapeptide-22

Is Acetyl Hexapeptide-22 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Acetyl Hexapeptide-22 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Acetyl Hexapeptide-22 do in cosmetic products?

Acetyl Hexapeptide-22 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, reducing, skin protecting.

What is the CAS number of Acetyl Hexapeptide-22?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Acetyl Hexapeptide-22 is -.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010