Nonapeptide-13
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Nonapeptide-13 is the synthetic peptide consisting of alanine, glutamine, glycine, proline and threonine.
What does it do?
Nonapeptide-13 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Nonapeptide-13 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-13?
Nonapeptide-13 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Nonapeptide-13 is the synthetic peptide consisting of alanine, glutamine, glycine, proline and threonine.
Is Nonapeptide-13 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Nonapeptide-13 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Nonapeptide-13 do in cosmetic products?
Nonapeptide-13 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair 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: 20/01/2014