Skin Conditioning
MYRISTOYL GLYCINE/HISTIDINE/LYSINE POLYPEPTIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A myristic-acid lipidated short peptide (glycine/histidine/lysine), used as a skin conditioning agent. Older INCI name; the modern equivalent is Myristoyl Tripeptide-1. Generally well tolerated topically.
Function
Skin benefits
- Skin conditioning
- Improved penetration via lipidation
- Low irritation
Known concerns
- Sparse independent toxicology
- Older INCI naming convention
- Formulation-pH sensitive
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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