Antioxidant
DIGALLOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-19
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A peptide modified with two gallic acid groups, combining antioxidant power with peptide conditioning. Gallic acid is a well-tolerated tannin precursor; the conjugate has limited dedicated safety data.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antioxidant protection from digalloyl moiety
- Skin conditioning from peptide portion
- Combats environmental oxidative stress
Known concerns
- Possible mild staining from gallic acid color
- Limited independent toxicology data
- Polyphenol moiety can be photo-active in some conditions
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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