Nonapeptide-10
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, chelating, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Nonapeptide-10 is the synthetic peptide consisting of cysteine, histidine, lysine, proline and serine.
What does it do?
Nonapeptide-10 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Chelating
binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Nonapeptide-10 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 Nonapeptide-10?
Nonapeptide-10 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Nonapeptide-10 is the synthetic peptide consisting of cysteine, histidine, lysine, proline and serine.
Is Nonapeptide-10 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Nonapeptide-10 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Nonapeptide-10 do in cosmetic products?
Nonapeptide-10 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, chelating, skin protecting.
What is the CAS number of Nonapeptide-10?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Nonapeptide-10 is -.
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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: 06/12/2011