Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide is the product obtained by the reaction of palmitic acid with either a tripeptide consisting of gly-his-lys, or a hexapeptide consisting of val-gly-val-ala-pro-gly.The INCI Name, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, originally developed in 1994, was designated with a retired status in 2013. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the name Palmitoyl Oligopeptide will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignments which are either Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 or Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12.
What does it do?
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide 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 Palmitoyl Oligopeptide?
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Palmitoyl Oligopeptide is the product obtained by the reaction of palmitic acid with either a tripeptide consisting of gly-his-lys, or a hexapeptide consisting of val-gly-val-ala-pro-gly.The INCI Name, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, originally developed in 1994, was designated with a retired status in 2013. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the name Palmitoyl Oligopeptide will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignments which are either Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 or Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12.
Is Palmitoyl Oligopeptide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Palmitoyl Oligopeptide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Palmitoyl Oligopeptide do in cosmetic products?
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing.
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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: 11/06/2018