TETRAPEPTIDE-16 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
TETRAPEPTIDE-16
Safety grade: A
This is a small chain of amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) created in a laboratory. It works to help improve skin's texture and appearance by supporting the skin's natural structure.
Tetrapeptide-16 is used in skincare products to condition and improve skin feel, helping to soften the skin and enhance its overall smoothness and hydration.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
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- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- DIMETHICONE — Grade A
- TOCOPHERYL ACETATE — Grade A
- PANTHENOL — Grade A
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A
- ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN — Grade A