Oligopeptide
A relatively short peptide chain—often used for growth-factor-style cosmetic ingredients.
What is Oligopeptide?
A relatively short peptide chain—often used for growth-factor-style cosmetic ingredients. Oligopeptide-1 is a common INCI alias for sh-EGF (recombinant epidermal growth factor) in cosmetics.
Where you will see Oligopeptide
On product labels, look for the INCI name in the full ingredient list—not just front-of-pack nicknames. Concentration, formula pH, and what else is in the bottle all change how a peptide behaves on skin or hair.
Common questions
What does Oligopeptide mean?
A relatively short peptide chain—often used for growth-factor-style cosmetic ingredients. Oligopeptide-1 is a common INCI alias for sh-EGF (recombinant epidermal growth factor) in cosmetics.
Is Oligopeptide an INCI ingredient name?
Sometimes. Brands use nicknames on the front label and INCI names on the back. Search our directory with either form to find the matching peptide page.