Heptapeptide-38 Dimer
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Heptapeptide-38 Dimer is a dimer of Heptapeptide-38 that is linked by a disulfide bridge between the cysteines.
What does it do?
Heptapeptide-38 Dimer 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
Heptapeptide-38 Dimer 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 Heptapeptide-38 Dimer?
Heptapeptide-38 Dimer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Heptapeptide-38 Dimer is a dimer of Heptapeptide-38 that is linked by a disulfide bridge between the cysteines.
Is Heptapeptide-38 Dimer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Heptapeptide-38 Dimer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Heptapeptide-38 Dimer do in cosmetic products?
Heptapeptide-38 Dimer 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: 02/02/2018