Hexapeptide-40 Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-11
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hexapeptide-40 Methionyl sh-Polypeptide-11 is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from Hexapeptide-40 and sh-Polypeptide-11 with the initiation code for methionine. The fusion peptide contains 147 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Hexapeptide-40 Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-11 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Hexapeptide-40 Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-11 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 Hexapeptide-40 Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-11?
Hexapeptide-40 Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-11 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hexapeptide-40 Methionyl sh-Polypeptide-11 is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from Hexapeptide-40 and sh-Polypeptide-11 with the initiation code for methionine. The fusion peptide contains 147 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Hexapeptide-40 Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-11 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hexapeptide-40 Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-11 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hexapeptide-40 Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-11 do in cosmetic products?
Hexapeptide-40 Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-11 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: 26/04/2019