Allowed in EU

Oligopeptide-115

A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum, antimicrobial, cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Oligopeptide-115 is the synthetic peptide containing 11 amino acids, consisting of arginine, glutamine, glycine, and proline.

What does it do?

Oligopeptide-115 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Anti-sebum

    helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin

  • Antimicrobial

    kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms

  • Cleansing

    helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

EU regulatory status

Oligopeptide-115 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 Oligopeptide-115?

Oligopeptide-115 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Oligopeptide-115 is the synthetic peptide containing 11 amino acids, consisting of arginine, glutamine, glycine, and proline.

Is Oligopeptide-115 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Oligopeptide-115 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Oligopeptide-115 do in cosmetic products?

Oligopeptide-115 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum, antimicrobial, cleansing, surfactant - cleansing.

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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: 29/10/2014