Oligopeptide-170
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Oligopeptide-170 is a synthetic peptide containing 91 amino acids consisting of alanine, arginine, asparagine, glutamic acid, glycine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, threonine, tyrosine and valine.
What does it do?
Oligopeptide-170 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Oligopeptide-170 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-170?
Oligopeptide-170 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Oligopeptide-170 is a synthetic peptide containing 91 amino acids consisting of alanine, arginine, asparagine, glutamic acid, glycine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, threonine, tyrosine and valine.
Is Oligopeptide-170 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Oligopeptide-170 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Oligopeptide-170 do in cosmetic products?
Oligopeptide-170 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin protecting.
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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