A synthetic peptide of 12 amino acids, listed as a bleaching ingredient.
What it is
Oligopeptide-68 is a synthetic peptide made of 12 amino acids, including arginine, aspartic acid, glycine, glutamine, isoleucine, leucine, serine, threonine, tryptophan and tyrosine. CosIng lists it as a bleaching ingredient, a function that covers lightening the shade of skin or hair.
Where it is used
Found in skin care products such as serums and creams.
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 INCI name does not show the exact amino acid sequence. The CosIng function describes the intended role, not a tested effect in a given product.
Functions
- Bleaching
- Bleaching or lightening the shade of hair and/or skin.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (5)
- Maseczka regenerująca i odmładzająca · Eveline Cosmetics
- Serum Shot Kuracja z multipeptydami na twarz, szyję i dekolt · Eveline Cosmetics
- Beauty Rx Rozjaśniające serum korygujące, 30 ml · Soraya
- Beauty Rx Rozjaśniający krem korygujący na dzień i na noc, 50 ml · Soraya
- LUXURY NEOCOLLAGEN Kolagenowy tonik regenerujący, 200 ml · Dermika