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Skin Conditioning

PALMITOYL OCTAPEPTIDE-26 AMIDE

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82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A palmitic-acid-anchored octapeptide modelled on a POMC fragment, used for skin conditioning. Trace use levels and the class profile keep tolerance very high.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning lipopeptide
  • Mimics POMC-derived peptide signalling
  • Used at sub-ppm levels
  • Low irritation

Known concerns

  • Limited public efficacy dossier
  • Trace synthesis residuals possible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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