Acetyl S-Carrot Tetrapeptide-1 Amide
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Acetyl s-Carrot Tetrapeptide-1 Amide is the product obtained by the acetylation of a single chain carrot peptide produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Phytosulfokine, which is found in Daucus carota. The peptide contains 4 amino acids consisting of isoleucine, threonine and tyrosine, in which the C-terminus is an amide, and the tyrosine residue may or may not be sulfated. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Acetyl S-Carrot Tetrapeptide-1 Amide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Acetyl S-Carrot Tetrapeptide-1 Amide 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 S-Carrot Tetrapeptide-1 Amide?
Acetyl S-Carrot Tetrapeptide-1 Amide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acetyl s-Carrot Tetrapeptide-1 Amide is the product obtained by the acetylation of a single chain carrot peptide produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Phytosulfokine, which is found in Daucus carota. The peptide contains 4 amino acids consisting of isoleucine, threonine and tyrosine, in which the C-terminus is an amide, and the tyrosine residue may or may not be sulfated. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Acetyl S-Carrot Tetrapeptide-1 Amide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Acetyl S-Carrot Tetrapeptide-1 Amide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acetyl S-Carrot Tetrapeptide-1 Amide do in cosmetic products?
Acetyl S-Carrot Tetrapeptide-1 Amide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
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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: 09/09/2016