Skin Conditioning
OLIGOPEPTIDE-88
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A synthetic short peptide used as a skin-conditioning active. Used at tiny percentages; class safety data is reassuring but ingredient-specific evidence is thin.
Oligopeptide-88 is a numbered synthetic peptide in the INCI oligopeptide series. Typical function is skin conditioning via receptor-level signaling. Like most numbered oligopeptides, there is no dedicated CIR or SCCS opinion; the CIR has reviewed palmitoyl oligopeptides and tissue-derived peptides broadly and found them safe at current cosmetic practices. Use concentrations sit at parts-per-million to low hundredths of a percent, limiting irritation and systemic exposure. No GHS hazard data available.
Function
Skin benefits
- Signal-peptide skin conditioning
- Used at trace concentrations
- Class evidence for low irritation
Known concerns
- No ingredient-specific CIR opinion
- Efficacy claims are supplier-driven
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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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.