Hexapeptide-42
What is it?
Hexapeptide-42 is the synthetic peptide consisting of alanine, arginine, cystine, glutamine, glycine, and isoleucine.
EU regulatory status
Hexapeptide-42 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 Hexapeptide-42?
Hexapeptide-42 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hexapeptide-42 is the synthetic peptide consisting of alanine, arginine, cystine, glutamine, glycine, and isoleucine.
Is Hexapeptide-42 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hexapeptide-42 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 10/07/2012