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Skin Conditioning

OCTAPEPTIDE-16

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A synthetic eight-amino-acid peptide used for skin-signalling claims. Generally well tolerated at the very low levels used, but lacks robust public safety review.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Targeted skin-signalling peptide
  • Used at very low percentages
  • Low irritation potential
  • Skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Sparse independent safety data
  • Efficacy claims often supplier-driven
  • Stability dependent on formulation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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