Oligopeptide-84
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Oligopeptide-84 is a synthetic peptide containing 33 amino acids consisting of alanine, asparagine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glutamine, glycine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, proline, phenylalanine, serine and threonine
What does it do?
Oligopeptide-84 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
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Oligopeptide-84 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-84?
Oligopeptide-84 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Oligopeptide-84 is a synthetic peptide containing 33 amino acids consisting of alanine, asparagine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glutamine, glycine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, proline, phenylalanine, serine and threonine
Is Oligopeptide-84 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Oligopeptide-84 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Oligopeptide-84 do in cosmetic products?
Oligopeptide-84 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, 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: 20/01/2014