Cosmetic peptide
Acetyl Hexapeptide-19
A poorly characterised cosmetic peptide used in anti-ageing formulations. Published evidence specific to acetyl hexapeptide-19 is extremely limited.
Evidence confidence
Human
2/5
Some human clinical evidence
1 citation
Animal
Not yet assessed
Trust Engine review pending.
Mechanistic
Not yet assessed
Trust Engine review pending — see editorial links below.
Editorial evidence links exist, but this category has not yet completed Trust Engine assessment.
Safety
Not yet assessed
Trust Engine review pending.
Claimed uses
- Insufficient
Mechanisms
- not-yet-documented
Safety notes
Ingredient-specific safety data are limited. Finished-product tolerability does not establish the safety or efficacy of the isolated peptide.
Regulation
- Cosmetic ingredient; not an approved medicine. Claims are subject to cosmetic-product and advertising rules in the relevant jurisdiction.
References
Last reviewed
11 July 2026