Oligopeptide-172
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Oligopeptide-172 is a synthetic peptide containing 73 amino acids consisting of alanine, arginine, asparagine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, threonine, tyrosine, and valine.
What does it do?
Oligopeptide-172 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 protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Oligopeptide-172 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-172?
Oligopeptide-172 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Oligopeptide-172 is a synthetic peptide containing 73 amino acids consisting of alanine, arginine, asparagine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, threonine, tyrosine, and valine.
Is Oligopeptide-172 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Oligopeptide-172 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Oligopeptide-172 do in cosmetic products?
Oligopeptide-172 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, 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: 21/10/2019