Skin Conditioning
HEXAPEPTIDE-86
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A synthetic six-amino-acid peptide used as a skin-conditioning agent. Designer peptide with little independent safety or efficacy literature.
Hexapeptide-86 is a six-residue synthetic peptide developed for skin-conditioning use in cosmetic serums and creams. Hexapeptides in cosmetics are dosed at parts-per-million levels and are generally considered low-irritation due to poor stratum corneum penetration and rapid surface degradation. No independent CIR or SCCS review is available for this specific INCI; efficacy claims rely on supplier-sponsored studies. Listed in EU CosIng. Conservative classification is yellow with low evidence.
Function
Skin benefits
- Skin-conditioning at trace levels
- Compatible with sensitive-skin formulas
- Low sensitization potential
Known concerns
- Limited independent safety data
- No CIR/SCCS monograph
- Supplier-driven efficacy claims
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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