Oligopeptide-167
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Oligopeptide-167 is the synthetic peptide containing 22 amino acids consisting of alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamic acid, glycine, isoleucine, leucine, methionine, serine, threonine, and tryptophan.
What does it do?
Oligopeptide-167 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
EU regulatory status
Oligopeptide-167 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-167?
Oligopeptide-167 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Oligopeptide-167 is the synthetic peptide containing 22 amino acids consisting of alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamic acid, glycine, isoleucine, leucine, methionine, serine, threonine, and tryptophan.
Is Oligopeptide-167 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Oligopeptide-167 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Oligopeptide-167 do in cosmetic products?
Oligopeptide-167 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant.
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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: 18/10/2019