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ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8
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Ingredient Facts
Acetyl hexapeptide-8
Synthetic · HUMECTANT
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, methionine, and acetylated glutamic acid residues
CAS #
616204-22-9
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WHAT'S IT DO?
Functions
HUMECTANT
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
SKIN CONDITIONING
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
WHAT'S THE PROOF?
Safety Assessment of Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Amide as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Safety Assessment of Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Amide as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
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Public Interest in Acetyl Hexapeptide-8: Longitudinal Ana...
Sofia Eva Olsson, Bhavana Sreepad, Trevor Lee, Manal Fasih, Arman Fijany
JMIR dermatology, 2024
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Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 in Cosmeceuticals-A Review of Skin P...
Julita Zdrada-Nowak, Agnieszka Surgiel-Gemza, Magdalena Szatkowska
International journal of molecular sciences, 2025
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng