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Skin Conditioning

PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE-256

84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A palmitic-acid-anchored oligopeptide promoted for both skin and hair conditioning benefits. Class behaviour of palmitoyl oligopeptides is consistently low-risk; benign at typical cosmetic use levels.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning
  • Hair conditioning
  • Lipid anchor improves uptake
  • Anti-aging signalling

Known concerns

  • Independent efficacy data limited
  • Rare peptide allergy possible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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