Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3)
INCI: ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-3
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
d palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 as used in cosmetics.2 The Panel concluded that these ingredients are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration, as described in that safety assessment. (This report is available on the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) website: https://cir-reports.
Expert Verdict
Good safety profile with negligible systemic absorption due to large molecular size; generally considered safe for cosmetic use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3) safe in cosmetics?
Good safety profile with negligible systemic absorption due to large molecular size; generally considered safe for cosmetic use. The EU classifies Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Is Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3) allowed in the EU?
Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3) do in cosmetics?
Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3) functions as: Anti-aging peptide. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 616204-22-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3)?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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