Tetracarboxymethyl Tetrapeptide-91 N6-Tripeptide-91
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting, skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tetracarboxymethyl Tetrapeptide-91 N6-Tripeptide-91 is a peptide consisting of Tetrapeptide-91 (q.v.) and Tripeptide-91 (q.v.) in which the epsilon nitrogen of the two lysines are modified by carboxymethyl groups. It conforms to the formula
What does it do?
Tetracarboxymethyl Tetrapeptide-91 N6-Tripeptide-91 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 - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
Tetracarboxymethyl Tetrapeptide-91 N6-Tripeptide-91 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 Tetracarboxymethyl Tetrapeptide-91 N6-Tripeptide-91?
Tetracarboxymethyl Tetrapeptide-91 N6-Tripeptide-91 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tetracarboxymethyl Tetrapeptide-91 N6-Tripeptide-91 is a peptide consisting of Tetrapeptide-91 (q.v.) and Tripeptide-91 (q.v.) in which the epsilon nitrogen of the two lysines are modified by carboxymethyl groups. It conforms to the formula
Is Tetracarboxymethyl Tetrapeptide-91 N6-Tripeptide-91 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Tetracarboxymethyl Tetrapeptide-91 N6-Tripeptide-91 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tetracarboxymethyl Tetrapeptide-91 N6-Tripeptide-91 do in cosmetic products?
Tetracarboxymethyl Tetrapeptide-91 N6-Tripeptide-91 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin protecting, 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: 01/12/2023