Hair Conditioning
OLIGOPEPTIDE-288
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A 30-amino-acid synthetic peptide marketed for hair conditioning and antioxidant support. Well-tolerated; cysteine content gives modest antioxidant character.
Function
Skin benefits
- Synthetic oligopeptide marketed for hair/skin conditioning
- Cysteine-containing — antioxidant character
- Low irritation profile
- Animal-free
Known concerns
- Limited public efficacy data
- Cysteine-containing peptides may oxidize on storage
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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