Microbial Cellulose/sr-Spider Polypeptide-3 Hexapeptide-40
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning - humectant, skin conditioning - occlusive in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Microbial Cellulose/sr-Spider Polypeptide-3 Hexapeptide-40
What does it do?
Microbial Cellulose/sr-Spider Polypeptide-3 Hexapeptide-40 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Skin conditioning - humectant
increases skin moisture by attracting water
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Skin conditioning - occlusive
forms an occlusive layer on the skin to slow water loss, complementing humectants
EU regulatory status
Microbial Cellulose/sr-Spider Polypeptide-3 Hexapeptide-40 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 Microbial Cellulose/sr-Spider Polypeptide-3 Hexapeptide-40?
Microbial Cellulose/sr-Spider Polypeptide-3 Hexapeptide-40 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Microbial Cellulose/sr-Spider Polypeptide-3 Hexapeptide-40
Is Microbial Cellulose/sr-Spider Polypeptide-3 Hexapeptide-40 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Microbial Cellulose/sr-Spider Polypeptide-3 Hexapeptide-40 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Microbial Cellulose/sr-Spider Polypeptide-3 Hexapeptide-40 do in cosmetic products?
Microbial Cellulose/sr-Spider Polypeptide-3 Hexapeptide-40 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning - humectant, skin conditioning - occlusive.
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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: 12/10/2020