Acetyl Heptapeptide-9
What Acetyl Heptapeptide-9 is & what it does
Acetyl Heptapeptide-9 is a synthetic peptide built from a short chain of seven amino acids with an added acetyl group for stability. Peptides like this are commonly used as skin-conditioning ingredients in anti-aging and smoothing formulas, where they are intended to support a firmer-looking, well-conditioned surface. It is typically used at very low concentrations in serums and creams. No specific concerns are flagged for this ingredient.
What is Acetyl Heptapeptide-9?
It is a synthetic peptide built from a short chain of seven amino acids with an added acetyl group for stability. It is used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What does Acetyl Heptapeptide-9 do in skincare?
Peptides like this are commonly used in anti-aging and smoothing formulas to support a firmer-looking, well-conditioned surface. It is typically used at very low concentrations in serums and creams.
Is Acetyl Heptapeptide-9 safe?
It is generally considered well tolerated at cosmetic levels, and no specific concerns are flagged for it in our catalog. Individual reactions can vary.
Sunscreens with Acetyl Heptapeptide-9
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Safi Age Defy Day Emulsion Spf 25 Pa++
74/100
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Wardah Crystallure Supreme Revitalizing Rich Cream 35 Pa+++
64/100
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3LAB Ww Day SPF 40
49/100