acetyk hexapeptide-3
Skin conditioning — fibronectin-mimetic peptide (sequence: Ala-Asp-Leu-Lys-Pro-Thr); promotes ECM protein synthesis and cell adhesion
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Skin conditioning — fibronectin-mimetic peptide (sequence: Ala-Asp-Leu-Lys-Pro-Thr); promotes ECM protein synthesis and cell adhesion
Purpose
Function
Skin conditioning — fibronectin-mimetic peptide (sequence: Ala-Asp-Leu-Lys-Pro-Thr); promotes ECM protein synthesis and cell adhesion
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Verdict
Hexapeptide-3 is a fibronectin-mimetic peptide permitted in cosmetics; distinguish from Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 (Argireline). No CIR or SCCS review; molecular weight >500 Da supports low systemic absorption.
US Note
Permitted — not prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR
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Identifiers
No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.