Oligopeptide-68
A cosmetic ingredient used as bleaching in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Oligopeptide-68 is the synthetic peptide containing 12 amino acids consisting of arginine, aspartic acid, glycine, glutamine, isoleucine, leucine, serine, threonine, tryptophan and tyrosine
What does it do?
Oligopeptide-68 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Bleaching
lightens hair or skin tone by chemically reducing pigment
EU regulatory status
Oligopeptide-68 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-68?
Oligopeptide-68 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Oligopeptide-68 is the synthetic peptide containing 12 amino acids consisting of arginine, aspartic acid, glycine, glutamine, isoleucine, leucine, serine, threonine, tryptophan and tyrosine
Is Oligopeptide-68 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Oligopeptide-68 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Oligopeptide-68 do in cosmetic products?
Oligopeptide-68 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bleaching.
What is the CAS number of Oligopeptide-68?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Oligopeptide-68 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: 24/01/2013