Is Decapeptide-20 safe in cosmetics?
Decapeptide-20 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Decapeptide-20
INCI: DECAPEPTIDE-20
Decapeptide-20 (CAS Not included in the referenced INCI page; CAS likely proprietary and not widely published) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair coloring, hair growth stimulation, and skin conditioning; CG-Promkine. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not included in the referenced INCI page; CAS likely proprietary and not widely published
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Function
Hair coloring, hair growth stimulation, and skin conditioning; CG-Promkine interacts with melanocyte-stimulating hormone receptors, activates tyrosinase, boosts melanin in hair, helps prevent grey hair and premature hair loss
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted as a cosmetic ingredient; hair growth and anti-hair loss claims may be considered drug claims by FDA; cosmetic-only positioning should focus on appearance, color, and cosmetic care
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Decapeptide-20.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Decapeptide-20.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Decapeptide-20 allowed in the EU?
Decapeptide-20 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Decapeptide-20 do in cosmetics?
Decapeptide-20 functions as: Hair coloring, hair growth stimulation, and skin conditioning; CG-Promkine interacts with melanocyte-stimulating hormone receptors, activates tyrosinase, boosts melanin in hair, helps prevent grey hair and premature hair loss. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not included in the referenced INCI page; CAS likely proprietary and not widely published.
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