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Skin Conditioning

OLIGOPEPTIDE-42

Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A 12-residue synthetic peptide with multiple aromatic and hydrophobic residues. Used at trace levels for skin conditioning with the clean profile typical of short synthetic peptides.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning at trace levels
  • Aromatic-residue content suggests signaling-mimetic role
  • Synthetic 12-mer with low irritation profile

Known concerns

  • Limited public efficacy data
  • No published safety dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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