Is Decapeptide-3 safe in cosmetics?
Decapeptide-3 has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Decapeptide-3
INCI: DECAPEPTIDE-3
Decapeptide-3 (CAS Not consistently reported in cosmetic literature; often sold as Acetyl Decapeptide‑3 without CAS disclosure.) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Anti-ageing peptide claimed to stimulate new skin cell generation, collagen and. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not consistently reported in cosmetic literature; often sold as Acetyl Decapeptide‑3 without CAS disclosure.
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Function
Anti-ageing peptide claimed to stimulate new skin cell generation, collagen and elastin synthesis, and wrinkle reduction for the acetylated form.
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No explicit FDA restriction; functions as a cosmetic ingredient when limited to cosmetic structure/improvement claims and not wound-healing or therapeutic indications.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Decapeptide-3.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Decapeptide-3 — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Decapeptide-3 allowed in the EU?
Decapeptide-3 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Decapeptide-3 do in cosmetics?
Decapeptide-3 functions as: Anti-ageing peptide claimed to stimulate new skin cell generation, collagen and elastin synthesis, and wrinkle reduction for the acetylated form.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not consistently reported in cosmetic literature; often sold as Acetyl Decapeptide‑3 without CAS disclosure..
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