Capryloyl Carnosine
A skin conditioning peptide ingredient listed in EU cosmetic databases—often used in anti-aging formulas.
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Spotted this on a label?
Capryloyl Carnosine
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)
L-Histidine, N-(1-oxooctyl)-\b-alanyl-,NEO-Peptide 7.5.
INCI: CAPRYLOYL CARNOSINE · ~4 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.
ChEMBL: CARNOSINE · max phase 3.0
What brands say it does
Capryloyl Carnosine EU CosIng describes it as: L-Histidine, N-(1-oxooctyl)-\b-alanyl-,NEO-Peptide 7.5.. 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 Capryloyl Carnosine on the INCI list.
Other names you might see
Capryloyl Carnosine
Where to buy
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Educational only—not medical advice. Results vary; talk to a dermatologist for personal recommendations.