Alloferon-1
A cosmetic ingredient used as bleaching, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Alloferon-1 is a single chain maggot protein produced synthetically to be identical to Alloferon-1 which is found in the maggot, Calliphora vicina. The protein contains 13 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Alloferon-1 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Bleaching
lightens hair or skin tone by chemically reducing pigment
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Alloferon-1 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 Alloferon-1?
Alloferon-1 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Alloferon-1 is a single chain maggot protein produced synthetically to be identical to Alloferon-1 which is found in the maggot, Calliphora vicina. The protein contains 13 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Alloferon-1 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Alloferon-1 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Alloferon-1 do in cosmetic products?
Alloferon-1 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bleaching, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting.
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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: 30/10/2014