Methoxy Peg-100 Propyl Melittin Amide
A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Methoxy PEG-100 Propyl Melittin Amide is the product obtained by the reaction of methoxy PEG-100 propionaldehyde with Melittin in which the N-terminus of the protein is an amide.
What does it do?
Methoxy Peg-100 Propyl Melittin Amide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anti-sebum
helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin
EU regulatory status
Methoxy Peg-100 Propyl Melittin 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 Methoxy Peg-100 Propyl Melittin Amide?
Methoxy Peg-100 Propyl Melittin Amide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Methoxy PEG-100 Propyl Melittin Amide is the product obtained by the reaction of methoxy PEG-100 propionaldehyde with Melittin in which the N-terminus of the protein is an amide.
Is Methoxy Peg-100 Propyl Melittin Amide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Methoxy Peg-100 Propyl Melittin Amide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Methoxy Peg-100 Propyl Melittin Amide do in cosmetic products?
Methoxy Peg-100 Propyl Melittin Amide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum.
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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: 08/12/2014