Is Heptapeptide-21 safe in cosmetics?
Heptapeptide-21 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Heptapeptide-21
INCI: HEPTAPEPTIDE-21
Heptapeptide-21 (CAS Not publicly listed) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning - specifically noted for restoring, increasing, or improving. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning - specifically noted for restoring, increasing, or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Heptapeptide-21.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Heptapeptide-21 — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heptapeptide-21 allowed in the EU?
Heptapeptide-21 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Heptapeptide-21 do in cosmetics?
Heptapeptide-21 functions as: Skin conditioning - specifically noted for restoring, increasing, or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly listed.
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