What it is
Hexapeptide-11 is a chain of six amino acids manufactured by peptide synthesis and used as a conditioning active in leave-on skincare and sunscreen products. It is included at low concentrations to support the appearance and feel of the skin. As with other cosmetic peptides, it is delivered within a finished formula rather than used on its own.
Safety & warnings
Short synthetic peptides like Hexapeptide-11 are generally well tolerated in leave-on cosmetic use at typical low concentrations. It is not a recognized fragrance allergen and is not comedogenic.
Origin & sourcing
Synthetic peptide produced by chemical or biotechnological synthesis of a defined six-amino-acid sequence.
Questions everyone asks
What is Hexapeptide-11?
It is a synthetic peptide made of six amino acids, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient in skincare and sunscreen products.
How is Hexapeptide-11 used in products?
It is added at low concentrations as a leave-on conditioning active within a finished formula.