GALLOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-33
Antioxidant
Moderate
About GALLOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-33
A gallic acid-peptide hybrid designed for antioxidant skin protection — combines a powerful plant polyphenol with a synthetic peptide. Extremely niche, almost no safety data.
Detailed Analysis
Galloyl Pentapeptide-33 is the conjugation product of gallic acid (3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid) and Pentapeptide-33. Gallic acid is a potent natural antioxidant found in tea, grapes, and oak bark, with well-documented free radical scavenging and anti-inflammatory properties. The peptide component adds potential skin conditioning benefits. CosIng lists it for antioxidant and skin protecting functions. This is a highly specialized ingredient with no published independent safety or efficacy studies.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Antioxidant activity from gallic acid moiety
- ✓ Potential anti-inflammatory effects
- ✓ Skin protection against oxidative stress
Known Concerns
- ⚠ No published safety or efficacy studies
- ⚠ Extremely limited use data
- ⚠ Unknown bioavailability and penetration profile
Safety Score
Moderate
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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