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Oligopeptide-10

What Oligopeptide-10 is & what it does

Oligopeptide-10 is a short synthetic peptide, a chain of a few amino acids designed for skin-conditioning use. It is commonly marketed for its reported antimicrobial and clarifying properties, which is why it appears in products aimed at blemish-prone skin. It is typically used at very low concentrations as a signaling-style active. It is not a UV filter and has no flagged concerns in this catalog.

What is Oligopeptide-10?

Oligopeptide-10 is a short synthetic peptide, a chain of a few amino acids used for skin conditioning. It is often marketed for reported antimicrobial and clarifying properties.

What does Oligopeptide-10 do in skincare?

It is commonly used at very low levels in products for blemish-prone skin, where it is promoted as a clarifying, conditioning active. It is not a UV filter.

Is Oligopeptide-10 safe?

It is generally considered safe at the low concentrations used in cosmetics and carries no flagged concerns in this catalog.

Sunscreens with Oligopeptide-10

We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:

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