Is Decapeptide-16 safe in cosmetics?
Decapeptide-16 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Decapeptide-16
INCI: DECAPEPTIDE-16
Decapeptide-16 (CAS Not clearly reported; likely proprietary/supplier‑level CAS, not broadly indexed) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Presumed skin conditioning or signaling peptide, in line with cosmetic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not clearly reported; likely proprietary/supplier‑level CAS, not broadly indexed
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Function
Presumed skin conditioning or signaling peptide, in line with cosmetic decapeptide use for anti-ageing and repair support
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted as a cosmetic ingredient; not separately regulated; subject to general FDA cosmetic safety provisions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Decapeptide-16.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Decapeptide-16.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Decapeptide-16 allowed in the EU?
Decapeptide-16 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Decapeptide-16 do in cosmetics?
Decapeptide-16 functions as: Presumed skin conditioning or signaling peptide, in line with cosmetic decapeptide use for anti-ageing and repair support. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not clearly reported; likely proprietary/supplier‑level CAS, not broadly indexed.
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