What it is
Oligopeptide-29 is a laboratory-made oligopeptide, a short sequence of amino acids designed for use in skincare. Like other cosmetic oligopeptides it is included as a skin-conditioning agent and positioned for signaling-type support of skin appearance. It is used in serums, barrier creams, and sunscreens as a peptide-based active.
Safety & warnings
Synthetic cosmetic peptides such as this are generally well tolerated and are used at low concentrations. It is not a recognized fragrance allergen, and no comedogenicity concerns are established.
Origin & sourcing
Synthetic, produced by peptide synthesis to a defined amino acid sequence.
Questions everyone asks
What is oligopeptide-29?
It is a synthetic short-chain peptide, a defined sequence of amino acids made for use as a skin-conditioning ingredient in skincare.
Why are peptides used in sunscreen?
Peptides like this are added as skin-conditioning actives to support skin appearance alongside the sunscreen's UV filters.