Biotinoyl Hexapeptide-2 Amide
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Biotinoyl Hexapeptide-2 Amide is the product obtained by the reaction of Biotin (q.v.) and Hexapeptide-2 (q.v.) in which the C-terminus of the peptide is an amide
What does it do?
Biotinoyl Hexapeptide-2 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
Biotinoyl Hexapeptide-2 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 Biotinoyl Hexapeptide-2 Amide?
Biotinoyl Hexapeptide-2 Amide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Biotinoyl Hexapeptide-2 Amide is the product obtained by the reaction of Biotin (q.v.) and Hexapeptide-2 (q.v.) in which the C-terminus of the peptide is an amide
Is Biotinoyl Hexapeptide-2 Amide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Biotinoyl Hexapeptide-2 Amide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Biotinoyl Hexapeptide-2 Amide do in cosmetic products?
Biotinoyl Hexapeptide-2 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: 28/04/2014