Ingredient

myristoyl pentapeptide-17

Low risk

FunctionPeptide

What it is

Myristoyl pentapeptide-17 is a synthetic signal peptide, often used in products focused on lashes and brows.

What it does

It is marketed to support the look of fuller, more conditioned lashes and brows and is associated with claims around keratin. These are cosmetic, appearance-level claims rather than proven medical effects.

Typical use

Found at low levels in lash and brow serums and conditioning treatments.

Who it suits / good to know

Popular in lash- and brow-focused products; peptides generally suit most people.

Safety

Graded low risk as a cosmetic peptide with no notable irritation history at use levels. Take care near the eyes and follow product directions; patch-test if you are sensitive. This is general information, not medical advice.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk - cosmetic peptide with no notable irritation history at use levels.
Cross-reference

Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 0 DHALIORA products

Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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