Valinyl Hydroxyproline
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Valinyl Hydroxyproline is the synthetic peptide consisting of Valine and Hydroxyproline.
What does it do?
Valinyl Hydroxyproline is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
Valinyl Hydroxyproline 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 Valinyl Hydroxyproline?
Valinyl Hydroxyproline is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Valinyl Hydroxyproline is the synthetic peptide consisting of Valine and Hydroxyproline.
Is Valinyl Hydroxyproline allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Valinyl Hydroxyproline is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Valinyl Hydroxyproline do in cosmetic products?
Valinyl Hydroxyproline is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 07/05/2026