Oligopeptide-4
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Oligopeptide-4 is a synthetic 91 amino acid peptide consisting of alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, histidine, hydroxyproline, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, threonine, tyrosine and valine
What does it do?
Oligopeptide-4 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
EU regulatory status
Oligopeptide-4 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-4?
Oligopeptide-4 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Oligopeptide-4 is a synthetic 91 amino acid peptide consisting of alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, histidine, hydroxyproline, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, threonine, tyrosine and valine
Is Oligopeptide-4 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Oligopeptide-4 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Oligopeptide-4 do in cosmetic products?
Oligopeptide-4 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Oligopeptide-4?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Oligopeptide-4 is -.
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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: 15/10/2010