Octapeptide-12 Sh-Polypeptide-56 Tripeptide-44 Sh-Polypeptide-1
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Octapeptide-12 sh-Polypeptide-56 Tripeptide-44 sh-Polypeptide-1 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-Polypeptide-56, sh-Polypeptide-1, Octapeptide-12 and Tripeptide-44. The fused peptide contains 176 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids
What does it do?
Octapeptide-12 Sh-Polypeptide-56 Tripeptide-44 Sh-Polypeptide-1 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 protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Octapeptide-12 Sh-Polypeptide-56 Tripeptide-44 Sh-Polypeptide-1 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 Octapeptide-12 Sh-Polypeptide-56 Tripeptide-44 Sh-Polypeptide-1?
Octapeptide-12 Sh-Polypeptide-56 Tripeptide-44 Sh-Polypeptide-1 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Octapeptide-12 sh-Polypeptide-56 Tripeptide-44 sh-Polypeptide-1 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-Polypeptide-56, sh-Polypeptide-1, Octapeptide-12 and Tripeptide-44. The fused peptide contains 176 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids
Is Octapeptide-12 Sh-Polypeptide-56 Tripeptide-44 Sh-Polypeptide-1 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Octapeptide-12 Sh-Polypeptide-56 Tripeptide-44 Sh-Polypeptide-1 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Octapeptide-12 Sh-Polypeptide-56 Tripeptide-44 Sh-Polypeptide-1 do in cosmetic products?
Octapeptide-12 Sh-Polypeptide-56 Tripeptide-44 Sh-Polypeptide-1 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 20/01/2014