Palmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-4 Amide
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Palmitoyl sh-Tripeptide-4 Amide is the product obtained by the reaction of palmitic acid and sh-Tripeptide-4 in which the C-terminus of the peptide is an amide.
What does it do?
Palmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-4 Amide 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
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Palmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-4 Amide 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 Palmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-4 Amide?
Palmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-4 Amide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Palmitoyl sh-Tripeptide-4 Amide is the product obtained by the reaction of palmitic acid and sh-Tripeptide-4 in which the C-terminus of the peptide is an amide.
Is Palmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-4 Amide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Palmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-4 Amide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Palmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-4 Amide do in cosmetic products?
Palmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-4 Amide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin 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: 08/12/2014