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Glycyl Glycine

GlyGly / Diglycine

Safety Notes

Dipeptide; buffering; skin conditioning; compatible in most formulas; very low sensitization risk

Function & Common Use

Function

Skin Conditioning / Buffering

Category

Conditioner

Common In

Sensitive skin products buffered formulas

Origin

Synthetic

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glycyl Glycine safe to use in skincare?

Glycyl Glycine has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Dipeptide; buffering; skin conditioning; compatible in most formulas; very low sensitization risk

Is Glycyl Glycine allowed in India?

Glycyl Glycine is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Glycyl Glycine used for in cosmetics?

Glycyl Glycine functions as: Skin Conditioning / Buffering. It is commonly found in: Sensitive skin products buffered formulas.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS556-50-3
EC209-127-7

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