Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-75 Sh-Polypeptide-8
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Methionyl sh-Oligopeptide-75 sh-Polypeptide-8 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 sh-Oligopeptide-75 (q.v.) and sh-Polypeptide-8 (q.v.) with the initiation code for methionine. The fusion peptide contains 225 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?
Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-75 Sh-Polypeptide-8 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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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-75 Sh-Polypeptide-8 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 Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-75 Sh-Polypeptide-8?
Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-75 Sh-Polypeptide-8 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Methionyl sh-Oligopeptide-75 sh-Polypeptide-8 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 sh-Oligopeptide-75 (q.v.) and sh-Polypeptide-8 (q.v.) with the initiation code for methionine. The fusion peptide contains 225 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids
Is Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-75 Sh-Polypeptide-8 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-75 Sh-Polypeptide-8 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-75 Sh-Polypeptide-8 do in cosmetic products?
Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-75 Sh-Polypeptide-8 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, skin conditioning, 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: 16/11/2016