Is Heptapeptide-7 safe in cosmetics?
Heptapeptide-7 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Heptapeptide-7
INCI: HEPTAPEPTIDE-7
Heptapeptide-7 (CAS Not assigned / proprietary) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning — wound healing, keratinocyte proliferation, EGF-like. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS Not assigned / proprietary →
Function
Skin conditioning — wound healing, keratinocyte proliferation, EGF-like activity; derived from HB-107 fragment of Cecropin B
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no FDA prohibition; not individually CIR-reviewed
For full compliance data across multiple jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Heptapeptide-7.
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Heptapeptide-7 — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heptapeptide-7 allowed in the EU?
Heptapeptide-7 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Heptapeptide-7 do in cosmetics?
Heptapeptide-7 functions as: Skin conditioning — wound healing, keratinocyte proliferation, EGF-like activity; derived from HB-107 fragment of Cecropin B. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned / proprietary.
Compliance Tools
Check Heptapeptide-7 compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Ingredient Decoder
Paste a full ingredient list for instant analysis
82 Allergen Checker
Check for EU declarable fragrance allergens
Substance Compliance
Check compliance across multiple jurisdictions
MoS Calculator
Calculate Margin of Safety using SCCS methodology
Heavy Metal Limits
Compare limits across jurisdictions
Related Ingredients
1-Methylhydantoin-2-imide (Creatinine)
EXCELLENT
Same category
Skin conditioning (skin brightening/l...
4-Amino-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid
EXCELLENT
Same category
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine
EXCELLENT
Same category
Skin conditioning agent with melanin ...
Acetyl Tripeptide-1
EXCELLENT
Same category
Skin Conditioning
Acetylneuraminic Acid
EXCELLENT
Same category
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Acetylphytosphingosine
EXCELLENT
Same category
Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning;...
(20S)-Protopanaxadiol
MODERATE
Similar safety
(Cryptomeria Japonica/Chamaecyparis Obtusa) Stem Ferment Extract
MODERATE
Similar safety
Antimicrobial, antioxidant, humectant
(Licorice/Reynoutria Japonica) Root/Stem Extract
MODERATE
Similar safety
Skin conditioning, antioxidant
(SH-Pentapeptide-10 6-Aminocaprooyl SH-Pentapeptide-11) SP
MODERATE
Similar safety
Skin/hair conditioning (peptide-based...
1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7-Octahydro-2,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Naphthol
MODERATE
Similar safety
Fragrance ingredient
1,2,3,4,4a,7,8,8a-Octahydro-2,4a,5,8a-Tetramethyl-Naphthyl Formate
MODERATE
Similar safety
Fragrance ingredient
HEPTAPEPTIDE-15
GOOD
Browse nearby
Skin Conditioning
HEPTAPEPTIDE-3
GOOD
Browse nearby
Skin Conditioning
HEPTAPEPTIDE-39
GOOD
Browse nearby
Skin Conditioning
Is Heptapeptide-7 in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Heptapeptide-7 in your formulation.