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Acetyl S-Fea's Viper Pentapeptide-1 Amide

Q: What is Acetyl S-Fea'S Viper Pentapeptide-1 Amide?

Acetyl S-Fea'S Viper Pentapeptide-1 Amide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acetyl s-FEA's Viper Pentapeptide-1 Amide is the product obtained by the acetylation of a single chain Fea's viper peptide produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Azemiopsin, which is found in the viper, Azemiops feae. The peptide contains 5 amino acids consisting of lysine, proline and tryptophan, in which the C-terminus is an amide. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.

Q: Is Acetyl S-Fea'S Viper Pentapeptide-1 Amide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Acetyl S-Fea'S Viper Pentapeptide-1 Amide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

Q: What does Acetyl S-Fea'S Viper Pentapeptide-1 Amide do in cosmetic products?

Acetyl S-Fea'S Viper Pentapeptide-1 Amide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.

A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Acetyl s-FEA's Viper Pentapeptide-1 Amide is the product obtained by the acetylation of a single chain Fea's viper peptide produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Azemiopsin, which is found in the viper, Azemiops feae. The peptide contains 5 amino acids consisting of lysine, proline and tryptophan, in which the C-terminus is an amide. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.

What does it do?

Acetyl S-Fea's Viper Pentapeptide-1 Amide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

EU regulatory status

Acetyl S-Fea's Viper Pentapeptide-1 Amide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Acetyl S-Fea's Viper Pentapeptide-1 Amide?

Acetyl S-Fea's Viper Pentapeptide-1 Amide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acetyl s-FEA's Viper Pentapeptide-1 Amide is the product obtained by the acetylation of a single chain Fea's viper peptide produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Azemiopsin, which is found in the viper, Azemiops feae. The peptide contains 5 amino acids consisting of lysine, proline and tryptophan, in which the C-terminus is an amide. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.

Is Acetyl S-Fea's Viper Pentapeptide-1 Amide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Acetyl S-Fea's Viper Pentapeptide-1 Amide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Acetyl S-Fea's Viper Pentapeptide-1 Amide do in cosmetic products?

Acetyl S-Fea's Viper Pentapeptide-1 Amide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 20/02/2018