Tetrapeptide-46
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tetrapeptide-46 is a single chain peptide synthetically produced to be identical to a portion of the scorpion protein, Antimicrobial Peptide 143 which has a maximum of 77 amino acids. Tetrapeptide-46 contains 4 amino acids consisting of alanine, leucine and phenylalanine
What does it do?
Tetrapeptide-46 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
EU regulatory status
Tetrapeptide-46 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 Tetrapeptide-46?
Tetrapeptide-46 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tetrapeptide-46 is a single chain peptide synthetically produced to be identical to a portion of the scorpion protein, Antimicrobial Peptide 143 which has a maximum of 77 amino acids. Tetrapeptide-46 contains 4 amino acids consisting of alanine, leucine and phenylalanine
Is Tetrapeptide-46 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Tetrapeptide-46 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tetrapeptide-46 do in cosmetic products?
Tetrapeptide-46 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
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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: 09/03/2016