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PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-5

CAS -
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A lipophilic peptide that signals collagen production, widely used in anti-wrinkle skincare formulations.

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-5 is a synthetic lipophilic peptide consisting of five amino acid residues with a palmitoyl (C16) fatty acid chain attached, enhancing skin penetration. The peptide sequence is based on a collagen fragment designed to stimulate collagen synthesis, reducing fine lines and wrinkles. It is one of the most widely used anti-aging peptides, permitted under EU Regulation 1223/2009 without specific concentration limits.

Skin benefits

  • Signal peptide that may stimulate collagen production
  • Anti-aging and skin firming properties

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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