Skin Conditioning
PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-8 AMIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A palmitoyl-anchored tetrapeptide with mild antimicrobial and skin-soothing activity. Lipopeptide chemistry is generally well tolerated at trace levels; cosmetic-specific safety data on -8 amide is limited.
Function
Skin benefits
- Soothing skin conditioning
- Mild antimicrobial activity
- Lipid anchor for skin affinity
Known concerns
- Limited published cosmetic data
- Rare peptide sensitisation
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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