Myristoyl hexapeptide-16
Cosmetic ingredientCosmetic lipopeptide
Also known as: Myristoyl Hexapeptide-16 (acetate), orb1943035, DA-55800, T81730
Very thin human evidence
- Regulatory standing. Cosmetic ingredient, not regulated as a drug
- Anecdotal. Community reports, no controlled data
- No registered human trials. Nothing registered on ClinicalTrials.gov
- 1 cited source. Includes primary / regulatory sources
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What it is
Myristoyl hexapeptide-16 is a synthetic six amino acid peptide attached to myristic acid, a fatty acid that helps it associate with skin and hair. It is used as an ingredient in cosmetic products such as eyelash and eyebrow serums, where manufacturers suggest it may support the appearance of lashes and hair, though the proposed mechanism is not well documented.
What the evidence shows
There are no registered human trials and no published peer-reviewed papers identified, so claims about its effects rest mainly on manufacturer or marketing information. It is regulated as a cosmetic ingredient, not an approved drug.
Key facts
Registered human trials
Live from ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed daily.
Sources
- PubChem compound record (CID 163285863)
- Registered trials on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Published papers on Europe PMC
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