Oligopeptide-160 Amide
A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum, antimicrobial, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Oligopeptide-160 Amide is the synthetic peptide containing 16 amino acids in which the C-terminus of the peptide is an amide, and consists of arginine, asparagine, cysteine, histidine and lysine.
What does it do?
Oligopeptide-160 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
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Oligopeptide-160 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-160 Amide?
Oligopeptide-160 Amide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Oligopeptide-160 Amide is the synthetic peptide containing 16 amino acids in which the C-terminus of the peptide is an amide, and consists of arginine, asparagine, cysteine, histidine and lysine.
Is Oligopeptide-160 Amide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Oligopeptide-160 Amide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Oligopeptide-160 Amide do in cosmetic products?
Oligopeptide-160 Amide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum, antimicrobial, 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: 15/04/2019