Spilanthoyl Hexapeptide-9
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting, skin conditioning - humectant, skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Spilanthoyl Hexapeptide-9 is the product obtained by the reaction of Spilanthic Acid and Hexapeptide-9.
What does it do?
Spilanthoyl Hexapeptide-9 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Skin conditioning - humectant
increases skin moisture by attracting water
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
Spilanthoyl Hexapeptide-9 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 Spilanthoyl Hexapeptide-9?
Spilanthoyl Hexapeptide-9 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Spilanthoyl Hexapeptide-9 is the product obtained by the reaction of Spilanthic Acid and Hexapeptide-9.
Is Spilanthoyl Hexapeptide-9 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Spilanthoyl Hexapeptide-9 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Spilanthoyl Hexapeptide-9 do in cosmetic products?
Spilanthoyl Hexapeptide-9 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin protecting, skin conditioning - humectant, skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
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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: 25/06/2026