Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
A hair conditioning, skin conditioning peptide ingredient listed in EU cosmetic databases—often used in anti-aging formulas.
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Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
That’s the INCI name—the official way it appears on the back of your serum or cream. Same ingredient, different marketing names.
Structure (cute edition)
✨ real molecule sketch
Tyrosine acetate and arginine, hexadecyl ester, dipeptide.
INCI: ACETYL DIPEPTIDE-1 CETYL ESTER · ~2 amino acids in our simplified view
Research & public records
Counts and links from public databases (PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, Wikidata, NIH drug nomenclature). Educational only — not medical advice.
PubMed: 5 indexed papers (search PubMed)
- Sensitive skin: Active ingredients on the spotlight. · International journal of cosmetic science
- Usage of Synthetic Peptides in Cosmetics for Sensitive Skin. · Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
- A novel multifunctional skin care formulation with a unique blend of antipollution, brightening and antiaging active complexes. · Journal of cosmetic dermatology
- Comparison of skin calming effects of cosmetic products containing 4-t-butylcyclohexanol or acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester on capsaicin-induced facial stinging in volunteers with sensitive skin. · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV
- Effective treatment for sensitive skin: 4-t-butylcyclohexanol and licochalcone A. · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV
ChEMBL: MURAMYLDIPEPTIDE
What brands say it does
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester EU CosIng describes it as: Tyrosine acetate and arginine, hexadecyl ester, dipeptide.. In skin care it is typically a supporting active—meant to complement hydrators and antioxidants rather than work alone.
Where you’ll find it
Anti-aging serums, moisturizers, and multi-peptide complexes. Look for Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester on the INCI list.
Other names you might see
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Where to buy
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Educational only—not medical advice. Results vary; talk to a dermatologist for personal recommendations.