Myristoyl Hexapeptide-12

AKA: COLLASYN 614 VG, MYR-VAL-GLY-VAL-ALA-PRO-GLY, (val-gly-val-ala-pro-gly)-myristoyl hexapeptide-12, GLYCINE
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Not Clean
Myristoyl Hexapeptide-12 is a reaction product of Myristic Acid and Hexapeptide-12
Formula
C36H64N6O8
Mol. Weight
708.90
CAS #
-
Form
Powder
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Boosts collagen production
Reduces fine lines
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic peptide conjugate derived from myristic acid, developed in the late 20th century as a cosmetic active ingredient intended to provide skin-conditioning effects; no traditional use.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Wrinkles
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR