Zinc Oligopeptide-296
A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-seborrheic, antimicrobial, antioxidant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Zinc Oligopeptide-296 is the complex formed by Zinc and Oligopeptide-296.
What does it do?
Zinc Oligopeptide-296 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anti-seborrheic
helps regulate excess sebum production on skin and scalp
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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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
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
Zinc Oligopeptide-296 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 Zinc Oligopeptide-296?
Zinc Oligopeptide-296 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Zinc Oligopeptide-296 is the complex formed by Zinc and Oligopeptide-296.
Is Zinc Oligopeptide-296 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Zinc Oligopeptide-296 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Zinc Oligopeptide-296 do in cosmetic products?
Zinc Oligopeptide-296 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-seborrheic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, skin protecting, skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
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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: 07/05/2026