Octapeptide-21 Amide
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Octapeptide-21 Amide is the synthetic peptide consisting of aspartic acid, glycine, phenylalanine, tryptophan and tyrosine in which the C-terminus is an amide.
What does it do?
Octapeptide-21 Amide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Octapeptide-21 Amide 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-21 Amide?
Octapeptide-21 Amide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Octapeptide-21 Amide is the synthetic peptide consisting of aspartic acid, glycine, phenylalanine, tryptophan and tyrosine in which the C-terminus is an amide.
Is Octapeptide-21 Amide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Octapeptide-21 Amide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Octapeptide-21 Amide do in cosmetic products?
Octapeptide-21 Amide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
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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: 08/12/2014