Myristoyl Glycine/histidine/lysine Polypeptide
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Myristoyl Glycine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide is the product obtained by the reaction of myristic acid with a tripeptide consisting of gly-his-lys.The INCI Name, Myristoyl Glycine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide, originally developed in 1997, was designated with a retired status in 2013. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the name Myristoyl Glycine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment, Myristoyl Tripeptide-1.
What does it do?
Myristoyl Glycine/histidine/lysine Polypeptide 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
Myristoyl Glycine/histidine/lysine Polypeptide 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 Myristoyl Glycine/histidine/lysine Polypeptide?
Myristoyl Glycine/histidine/lysine Polypeptide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Myristoyl Glycine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide is the product obtained by the reaction of myristic acid with a tripeptide consisting of gly-his-lys.The INCI Name, Myristoyl Glycine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide, originally developed in 1997, was designated with a retired status in 2013. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the name Myristoyl Glycine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment, Myristoyl Tripeptide-1.
Is Myristoyl Glycine/histidine/lysine Polypeptide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Myristoyl Glycine/histidine/lysine Polypeptide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Myristoyl Glycine/histidine/lysine Polypeptide do in cosmetic products?
Myristoyl Glycine/histidine/lysine Polypeptide 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: 11/06/2018