Skin Conditioning
ACETYL OCTAPEPTIDE-59
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A synthetic 8-amino-acid peptide with an acetyl cap, used as a skin-conditioning active. Plausibly safe; data is limited.
Acetyl Octapeptide-59 is a synthetic octapeptide modified at the N-terminus with an acetyl group, used in cosmetic formulations as a skin-conditioning agent at low ppm levels. The acetyl cap improves stability and lipophilicity. Numbered INCI peptides of this type are supplied by specialty ingredient houses for signaling-type benefits. There is no CIR or SCCS opinion specific to this peptide and no published GHS classification. Short peptides have negligible intact skin penetration and very low irritation potential at use levels. Independent efficacy and long-term safety data are thin; risk in practice is dominated by the surrounding formulation.
Function
Skin benefits
- Skin conditioning
- Improved stability via acetylation
- Low irritation potential
Known concerns
- No regulatory monograph
- Sparse independent data
- Supplier-driven efficacy claims
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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