Oligopeptide-124 Amide
A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum, antimicrobial in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Oligopeptide-124 Amide is a synthetic modification of the clavaspirin peptide isolated from the sea squirt, and contains 23 amino acids consisting of alanine, arginine, glycine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, phenylalanine, serine, and valine, in which the C-terminus is an amide.
What does it do?
Oligopeptide-124 Amide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anti-sebum
helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
EU regulatory status
Oligopeptide-124 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 Oligopeptide-124 Amide?
Oligopeptide-124 Amide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Oligopeptide-124 Amide is a synthetic modification of the clavaspirin peptide isolated from the sea squirt, and contains 23 amino acids consisting of alanine, arginine, glycine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, phenylalanine, serine, and valine, in which the C-terminus is an amide.
Is Oligopeptide-124 Amide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Oligopeptide-124 Amide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Oligopeptide-124 Amide do in cosmetic products?
Oligopeptide-124 Amide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum, antimicrobial.
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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: 30/10/2015