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Antimicrobial

PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE-257 AMIDE

84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A palmitoyl-anchored oligopeptide with antimicrobial activity used at trace levels in skin care formulations. Lipopeptide chemistry is generally well tolerated; specific cosmetic data on -257 is limited.

Function

ANTIMICROBIAL

Skin benefits

  • Antimicrobial activity at low doses
  • Lipid anchor improves skin affinity
  • Trace-use cosmetic active

Known concerns

  • Limited published cosmetic safety data
  • Rare peptide sensitisation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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