Snapshot
- Overview
- A lab-made peptide meant to refine texture and improve skin tone.
- Category
- Skin Conditioning, Tone/Texture, Firming
- Type
- Peptide
rh-Oligopeptide-2
rh-Oligopeptide-2 is a biotechnology-produced short peptide modeled on a human skin sequence. It's added to cosmetics to refine surface smoothness and tone and improve conditioned feel, though evidence remains limited and effects are typically modest.
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Our take
Is rh-Oligopeptide-2 a Good Ingredient?
Good, because it's a recombinant growth factor peptide with a credible role in supporting skin repair, and it shows up regularly in high-end anti-aging formulations. It stays at Good rather than Great because independent cosmetic evidence beyond supplier data is still thin.
What it does
Skin Benefits
May soften the look of uneven texture and improve surface suppleness, though independent cosmetic data are limited, so visible changes may be subtle.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Found in serums, essences, and booster drops for layerable routines, and often paired with humectants to improve glide in lightweight formulas.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally well tolerated at typical cosmetic levels. Reactive skin may experience mild stinging or redness; patch test first and discontinue if irritation occurs.
Products with rh-Oligopeptide-2
