Decapeptide-2

INCI: DECAPEPTIDE-2

CAS Number
Not reported in the referenced cosmetic ingredient note; appears data‑poor publicly
Function
Skin conditioning agent; improves skin tolerance to external factors and prevents dehydration as part of topical treatment for skin resilience
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; no specific restriction; classified as cosmetic skin conditioning ingredient as long as no therapeutic claims are made

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited publicly available data; avoid therapeutic positioning to maintain cosmetic classification; recommend patch testing in formulations for sensitive skin

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Decapeptide-2 safe in cosmetics?

Limited publicly available data; avoid therapeutic positioning to maintain cosmetic classification; recommend patch testing in formulations for sensitive skin The EU classifies Decapeptide-2 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Decapeptide-2 allowed in the EU?

Decapeptide-2 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Decapeptide-2 do in cosmetics?

Decapeptide-2 functions as: Skin conditioning agent; improves skin tolerance to external factors and prevents dehydration as part of topical treatment for skin resilience. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not reported in the referenced cosmetic ingredient note; appears data‑poor publicly.

What is the Margin of Safety for Decapeptide-2?

not established 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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