Chlorella Vulgaris Sh-Polypeptide-14
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, antioxidant, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Chlorella Vulgaris sh-Polypeptide-14 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced Chollera vulgaris after transformation with either a transient expression system or transgenesis (stable insertion of a copy of a human gene into its DNA). The starting gene is synthesized to be identical to the human gene which codes for Nerve Growth Factor Beta. It contains a maximum of 53 amino acids, which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Chlorella Vulgaris Sh-Polypeptide-14 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Chlorella Vulgaris Sh-Polypeptide-14 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 Chlorella Vulgaris Sh-Polypeptide-14?
Chlorella Vulgaris Sh-Polypeptide-14 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Chlorella Vulgaris sh-Polypeptide-14 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced Chollera vulgaris after transformation with either a transient expression system or transgenesis (stable insertion of a copy of a human gene into its DNA). The starting gene is synthesized to be identical to the human gene which codes for Nerve Growth Factor Beta. It contains a maximum of 53 amino acids, which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Chlorella Vulgaris Sh-Polypeptide-14 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Chlorella Vulgaris Sh-Polypeptide-14 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Chlorella Vulgaris Sh-Polypeptide-14 do in cosmetic products?
Chlorella Vulgaris Sh-Polypeptide-14 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial, antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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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: 19/05/2020