Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-7 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Oligopeptide-2
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Methionyl sh-Polypeptide-7 sh-Oligopeptide-1 sh-Oligopeptide-2 is a single chain recombinant fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from sh-Polypeptide-7, sh-Oligopeptide-1, and sh-Oligopeptide-2 with the initiation code for Methionine. The fusion peptide contains 315 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard
What does it do?
Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-7 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Oligopeptide-2 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
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-7 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Oligopeptide-2 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-Polypeptide-7 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Oligopeptide-2?
Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-7 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Oligopeptide-2 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Methionyl sh-Polypeptide-7 sh-Oligopeptide-1 sh-Oligopeptide-2 is a single chain recombinant fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from sh-Polypeptide-7, sh-Oligopeptide-1, and sh-Oligopeptide-2 with the initiation code for Methionine. The fusion peptide contains 315 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard
Is Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-7 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Oligopeptide-2 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-7 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Oligopeptide-2 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-7 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Oligopeptide-2 do in cosmetic products?
Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-7 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Oligopeptide-2 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 18/08/2016