Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3
Hexanoyl-Gly-Gln-Pro-Arg (caproic acid conjugated tetrapeptide)
Structurally related to Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 but with shorter acyl chain. Well-tolerated at typical cosmetic use concentrations. Limited independent published safety data.
Function & Common Use
Skin conditioning / Anti-ageing / Anti-inflammatory / Eye contour treatment
Peptide / Anti-Ageing
Eye creams, anti-ageing serums targeting dark circles and glycation
Synthetic
Concentration Limits
Not verified in source checked
No specific maximum
No specific maximum
Not verified in source checked
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3 safe to use in skincare?
Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3 has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Structurally related to Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 but with shorter acyl chain. Well-tolerated at typical cosmetic use concentrations. Limited independent published safety data.
Is Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3 allowed in India?
Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3 is currently classified as "Not specifically listed or restricted under Cosmetics Rules 2020; permitted by omission" under Indian cosmetics regulations. The maximum permitted concentration is Not verified in source checked.
What is Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3 used for in cosmetics?
Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3 functions as: Skin conditioning / Anti-ageing / Anti-inflammatory / Eye contour treatment. It is commonly found in: Eye creams, anti-ageing serums targeting dark circles and glycation.
Can Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3 cause an allergic reaction?
Yes. Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3 has an allergen flag (None identified). If you have sensitive skin or known fragrance/contact allergies, patch-test products containing this ingredient before full use.
Regulatory Status
EU Annex: None
Identifiers
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