A synthetic peptide of 15 amino acids, used as an antimicrobial and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Oligopeptide-10 is, according to CosIng, a synthetic peptide of 15 amino acid units made of alanine, leucine, lysine and phenylalanine. CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial, deodorant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of skin care products, such as cleansers and serums.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The label does not show the concentration actually used.
Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Deodorant
- Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.