Oligopeptide-161 Amide
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Oligopeptide-161 Amide is the synthetic peptide containing 19 amino acids in which the C-terminus of the peptide is an amide, and consists of alanine, arginine, cysteine, glutamic acid, glutamine, histidine, isoleucine, methionine and proline.
What does it do?
Oligopeptide-161 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
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Oligopeptide-161 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-161 Amide?
Oligopeptide-161 Amide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Oligopeptide-161 Amide is the synthetic peptide containing 19 amino acids in which the C-terminus of the peptide is an amide, and consists of alanine, arginine, cysteine, glutamic acid, glutamine, histidine, isoleucine, methionine and proline.
Is Oligopeptide-161 Amide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Oligopeptide-161 Amide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Oligopeptide-161 Amide do in cosmetic products?
Oligopeptide-161 Amide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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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