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Hair Conditioning

ACETYL GLYCYL SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-118 SP AMIDE

75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An acetylated 18-amino-acid peptide capped with an amide for stability, used for hair conditioning. Likely benign by class but with no CIR/SCCS dossier yet, so we anchor it at upper yellow.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Hair conditioning
  • Acetylated terminus improves stability
  • Amide cap reduces enzymatic breakdown
  • Peptide is biodegradable

Known concerns

  • Novel synthetic peptide; no independent safety review
  • Potential sensitisation not yet characterised
  • Limited long-term cosmetic-use data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related hair conditionings

Same plant / compound family

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.