Cosmetic peptide

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2

A cosmetic peptide with in vitro evidence of altered keratinocyte mechanics and structural-gene expression. Reliable human anti-ageing evidence is limited.

Evidence confidence

Human
Not yet assessed
Trust Engine review pending.
Animal
Not yet assessed
Trust Engine review pending.
Mechanistic
2/5
Some mechanistic research
1 citation
Safety
Not yet assessed
Trust Engine review pending.

Claimed uses

Mechanisms

Safety notes

Ingredient-specific long-term safety data are limited. Cell-culture effects do not establish benefit or safety at high concentrations.

Regulation
  • Cosmetic ingredient; not an approved medicine.

References

  1. The Effect of Anti-aging Peptides on Mechanical and Biological Properties of HaCaT Keratinocytes · 2018
Last reviewed
11 July 2026
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