Is Decapeptide-3 safe in cosmetics?
Decapeptide-3 has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Decapeptide-3
INCI: DECAPEPTIDE-3
Decapeptide-3 (CAS Not consistently reported in cosmetic literature; often sold as Acetyl Decapeptide‑3 without CAS disclosure.) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Anti-ageing peptide claimed to stimulate new skin cell generation, collagen and. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not consistently reported in cosmetic literature; often sold as Acetyl Decapeptide‑3 without CAS disclosure.
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Function
Anti-ageing peptide claimed to stimulate new skin cell generation, collagen and elastin synthesis, and wrinkle reduction for the acetylated form.
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No explicit FDA restriction; functions as a cosmetic ingredient when limited to cosmetic structure/improvement claims and not wound-healing or therapeutic indications.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Decapeptide-3.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Decapeptide-3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Decapeptide-3 allowed in the EU?
Decapeptide-3 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Decapeptide-3 do in cosmetics?
Decapeptide-3 functions as: Anti-ageing peptide claimed to stimulate new skin cell generation, collagen and elastin synthesis, and wrinkle reduction for the acetylated form.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not consistently reported in cosmetic literature; often sold as Acetyl Decapeptide‑3 without CAS disclosure..
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