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Antimicrobial

DECAPEPTIDE-54 AMIDE

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A leucine, lysine and tryptophan-rich decapeptide with targeted antimicrobial activity against the skin bacteria implicated in acne. Generally well-tolerated; limited independent data.

Function

ANTIMICROBIAL

Skin benefits

  • Targeted antimicrobial activity (C. acnes, S. epidermidis)
  • Skin conditioning support
  • Useful in acne-prone formulas
  • Low irritation profile

Known concerns

  • Limited published clinical data
  • Proprietary peptide

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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