Octapeptide-15
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, reducing, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Octapeptide-15 is a synthetic peptide consisting of aspartic acid, glutamine, histidine, proline, serine and valine.
What does it do?
Octapeptide-15 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Reducing
a reducing agent — donates electrons to break chemical bonds, used in perms and depilatories
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Octapeptide-15 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Octapeptide-15?
Octapeptide-15 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Octapeptide-15 is a synthetic peptide consisting of aspartic acid, glutamine, histidine, proline, serine and valine.
Is Octapeptide-15 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Octapeptide-15 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Octapeptide-15 do in cosmetic products?
Octapeptide-15 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, reducing, skin protecting.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 20/01/2014