What it is
Tetracarboxymethyl Hexanoyl Dipeptide-12 is a synthetic peptide ingredient consisting of a short dipeptide that has been modified with a fatty acyl group and carboxymethyl groups. Like other cosmetic peptides it is used at low concentrations as a skin-conditioning active intended to support the look and feel of the skin. It appears in some treatment-oriented skincare and sunscreen formulas as a featured ingredient.
Safety & warnings
Cosmetic peptides of this kind are generally well tolerated and not commonly associated with irritation or sensitization at the low levels used.
Origin & sourcing
Synthetic. It is manufactured through peptide synthesis and subsequent chemical modification rather than being extracted from a natural source.
Questions everyone asks
Is this ingredient a peptide?
Yes. It is a synthetic dipeptide derivative modified with acyl and carboxymethyl groups, used as a skin-conditioning active.
Is it natural or synthetic?
It is synthetic, produced by peptide synthesis and chemical modification.