GALLOYL DIPEPTIDE-8 AMIDE

Emollient

77

Good

About GALLOYL DIPEPTIDE-8 AMIDE

A phenolic acid-peptide conjugate combining gallic acid with a dipeptide, providing antioxidant and skin-protecting properties.

Detailed Analysis

Formed by conjugating gallic acid (3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid) to a dipeptide via amide bond. Galloyl groups provide antioxidant activity through phenolic hydroxyls, which can scavenge free radicals. Gallic acid is naturally occurring in many plants (tea, gallnuts) and is permitted in cosmetics. The peptide component is synthetic and adds conditioning benefits. No EU restrictions in Annexes II–VI; however, phenolic compounds may cause mild contact sensitivity in predisposed individuals.

What It Does

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT HUMECTANT SKIN CONDITIONING SKIN PROTECTING

Skin Benefits

  • ✓ Antioxidant protection
  • ✓ Skin conditioning and emolliency
  • ✓ Potential anti-inflammatory activity

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ Mild contact sensitization possible with gallic acid moiety

Safety Score

77

Good

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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