Decapeptide-52
What Decapeptide-52 is & what it does
Decapeptide-52 is a synthetic ten-amino-acid peptide used as a specialty active in skincare. Peptides of this class are generally marketed as conditioning and skin-appearance-supporting ingredients meant to complement hydrators in serums and creams. Because it is a niche ingredient, its role is best described broadly as a skin-conditioning peptide. No specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.
What is Decapeptide-52?
It is a synthetic ten-amino-acid peptide used as a specialty active in skincare. Peptides of this class are generally used as skin-conditioning ingredients.
What does Decapeptide-52 do in skincare?
It is generally marketed as a conditioning and skin-appearance-supporting active meant to complement hydrators in serums and creams. Because it is a niche ingredient, its role is best described broadly.
Is Decapeptide-52 safe?
Cosmetic peptides like this are generally considered well tolerated at the low levels used, and no specific concerns are flagged for it here. Patch testing is reasonable for sensitive skin.
Sunscreens with Decapeptide-52
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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One Skin Os-01 Shield Protect + Repair SPF 30+ Tinted
72/100
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One Skin Os-01 Face SPF 30+
70/100
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One Skin Os-01 Shield Protect + Repair SPF 30+
70/100