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Myristoyl Hexapeptide-12
AKA “RefChem:819745, COLLASYN 614 VG, ZWF521YI75, MYR-VAL-GLY-VAL-ALA-PRO-GLY, (val-gly-val-ala-pro-gly)-myristoyl hexapeptide-12, Q27295923, GLYCINE, N-(1-OXOTETRADECYL)-L-VALYLGLYCYL-L-VALYL-L-ALANYL-L-PROLYL-”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Myristoyl hexapeptide-12
AKA: RefChem:819745, COLLASYN 614 VG, ZWF521YI75, MYR-VAL-GLY-VAL-ALA-PRO-GLY, (val-gly-val-ala-pro-gly)-myristoyl hexapeptide-12, Q27295923, GLYCINE, N-(1-OXOTETRADECYL)-L-VALYLGLYCYL-L-VALYL-L-ALANYL-L-PROLYL-
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Not Clean
Myristoyl Hexapeptide-12 is a reaction product of Myristic Acid and Hexapeptide-12
Formula
C36H64N6O8
Mol. Weight
708.90
CAS #
-
Form
Powder
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Boosts collagen production
Reduces fine lines
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic peptide conjugate derived from myristic acid, developed in the late 20th century as a cosmetic active ingredient intended to provide skin-conditioning effects; no traditional use.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Wrinkles
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Capryloyl Glycine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Glycine Max (Soybean) Callus Culture
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Max (Soybean) Callus Culture Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Max (Soybean) Callus Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Max (Soybean) Fiber
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Max (Soybean) Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Max (Soybean) Leaf Cell Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Max (Soybean) Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Max (Soybean) Phytoplacenta Conditioned Media
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Max (Soybean) Phytoplacenta Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Max (Soybean) Polypeptide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Max (Soybean) Pulp
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Max (Soybean) Seed Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Max (Soybean) Seed Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Max (Soybean) Seedcake Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Max (Soybean) Seedcoat Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Max (Soybean) Sprout Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Fiber
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Flour
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Germ Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Hull
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Lipids
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Peptide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Phytoplacenta Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seedcake Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sprout Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Myristoyl Hexapeptide-12
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Palmitoyl Glycine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Undecylenoyl Glycine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Capryloyl Glycine
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Glycine
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Glycine Soja (Soy) Peptides
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Flour
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Germ Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Lipids
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil Unsaponifiables
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Phytoplacenta Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sprout Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Glycine Soja Soybean Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Palmitoyl Glycine
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Undecylenoyl Glycine
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Capryloyl glycine: A polyfunctional cosmetic ingredient and potential skin sensitizer.
Mangodt EA, Dendooven E, De Fré C, Lambert J, Aerts O
Contact dermatitis, 2019
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2-Mercaptonicotinoyl glycine, a new potent melanogenesis ...
Peggy Sextius, Emilie Warrick, Amélie Prévot-Guéguiniat, Guillaume Lereaux, Florence Boirre, Ludwig Baux + 8 more
Pigment cell & melanoma research, 2024
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2-Mercaptonicotinoyl glycine, a new potent melanogenesis ...
Peggy Sextius, Emilie Warrick, Amélie Prévot-Guéguiniat, Guillaume Lereaux, Florence Boirre, Ludwig Baux + 8 more
Pigment cell & melanoma research, 2024
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Glycine soja Leaf and Stem Extract Ameliorates Atopic Dermatitis-like Skin Inflammation by Inhibiting JAK/STAT Signaling.
Sung YY, Kim M, Kim DS, Son E
International journal of molecular sciences, 2025
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Glycine soja Leaf and Stem Extract Ameliorates Atopic Dermatitis-like Skin Inflammation by Inhibiting JAK/STAT Signaling.
Sung YY, Kim M, Kim DS, Son E
International journal of molecular sciences, 2025
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Glycine soja Leaf and Stem Extract Ameliorates Atopic Dermatitis-like Skin Inflammation by Inhibiting JAK/STAT Signaling.
Sung YY, Kim M, Kim DS, Son E
International journal of molecular sciences, 2025
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR