Dipeptide-20 Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-93 Rh-Polypeptide-68 Tetrapeptide-35
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Dipeptide-20 Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-93 rh-Polypeptide-68 Tetrapeptide-35 is a single chain synthetic fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from Dipeptide-20, Hexapeptide-40, Oligopeptide-93, rh-Polypeptide-68, and Tetrapeptide-35. The fused peptide contains 550 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Dipeptide-20 Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-93 Rh-Polypeptide-68 Tetrapeptide-35 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Dipeptide-20 Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-93 Rh-Polypeptide-68 Tetrapeptide-35 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 416), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dipeptide-20 Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-93 Rh-Polypeptide-68 Tetrapeptide-35?
Dipeptide-20 Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-93 Rh-Polypeptide-68 Tetrapeptide-35 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dipeptide-20 Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-93 rh-Polypeptide-68 Tetrapeptide-35 is a single chain synthetic fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from Dipeptide-20, Hexapeptide-40, Oligopeptide-93, rh-Polypeptide-68, and Tetrapeptide-35. The fused peptide contains 550 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Dipeptide-20 Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-93 Rh-Polypeptide-68 Tetrapeptide-35 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Dipeptide-20 Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-93 Rh-Polypeptide-68 Tetrapeptide-35 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dipeptide-20 Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-93 Rh-Polypeptide-68 Tetrapeptide-35 do in cosmetic products?
Dipeptide-20 Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-93 Rh-Polypeptide-68 Tetrapeptide-35 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, hair conditioning, 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: 23/06/2016