Halocidin Subunit A Amide/halocidin Subunit B Amide
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Halocidin Subunit A Amide/Halocidin Subunit B Amide is a Halocidin derived-peptide composed of two different subunits which are covalently linked by a S-S bond. The peptide contains 38 amino acids consisting of alanine, asparagine, cysteine, glycine, glutamine, histidine, leucine, lysine, tryptophan and valine, in which the C-terminus is an amide.
What does it do?
Halocidin Subunit A Amide/halocidin Subunit B Amide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Halocidin Subunit A Amide/halocidin Subunit B 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 Halocidin Subunit A Amide/halocidin Subunit B Amide?
Halocidin Subunit A Amide/halocidin Subunit B Amide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Halocidin Subunit A Amide/Halocidin Subunit B Amide is a Halocidin derived-peptide composed of two different subunits which are covalently linked by a S-S bond. The peptide contains 38 amino acids consisting of alanine, asparagine, cysteine, glycine, glutamine, histidine, leucine, lysine, tryptophan and valine, in which the C-terminus is an amide.
Is Halocidin Subunit A Amide/halocidin Subunit B Amide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Halocidin Subunit A Amide/halocidin Subunit B Amide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Halocidin Subunit A Amide/halocidin Subunit B Amide do in cosmetic products?
Halocidin Subunit A Amide/halocidin Subunit B Amide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 30/09/2015