Decacarboxymethyl Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-67
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Decacarboxymethyl Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-67 is the product obtained by the reaction of palmitoyl chloride with Pentapeptide-67 in which the epsilon amino acids of each of the 5 lysine residues in the peptide is substituted by a carboxymethyl group.
What does it do?
Decacarboxymethyl Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-67 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Decacarboxymethyl Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-67 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 Decacarboxymethyl Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-67?
Decacarboxymethyl Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-67 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Decacarboxymethyl Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-67 is the product obtained by the reaction of palmitoyl chloride with Pentapeptide-67 in which the epsilon amino acids of each of the 5 lysine residues in the peptide is substituted by a carboxymethyl group.
Is Decacarboxymethyl Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-67 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Decacarboxymethyl Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-67 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Decacarboxymethyl Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-67 do in cosmetic products?
Decacarboxymethyl Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-67 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, skin conditioning, skin protecting.
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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: 15/10/2019