HEXAPEPTIDE-10 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
HEXAPEPTIDE-10
Safety grade: A
Hexapeptide-10 is a short chain of amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) created in a laboratory. It works to help skin retain moisture and maintain its natural hydration levels.
This ingredient is used as a humectant to draw moisture into the skin and help it stay hydrated, resulting in softer, plumper-looking skin.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Humectant ingredients
- GLYCERIN — Grade B
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A
- SORBITOL — Grade A
- LACTIC ACID — Grade B
- BUTYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A
- SODIUM HYALURONATE — Grade A
- XYLITOL — Grade A