Oligopeptide-127 Rh-Polypeptide-7
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?
Oligopeptide-127 rh-Polypeptide-7 is a single chain fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from rh-Polypeptide-7 and Oligopeptide-127. The fusion peptide contains 203 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Oligopeptide-127 Rh-Polypeptide-7 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
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Oligopeptide-127 Rh-Polypeptide-7 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 416), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Oligopeptide-127 Rh-Polypeptide-7?
Oligopeptide-127 Rh-Polypeptide-7 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Oligopeptide-127 rh-Polypeptide-7 is a single chain fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from rh-Polypeptide-7 and Oligopeptide-127. The fusion peptide contains 203 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Oligopeptide-127 Rh-Polypeptide-7 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Oligopeptide-127 Rh-Polypeptide-7 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Oligopeptide-127 Rh-Polypeptide-7 do in cosmetic products?
Oligopeptide-127 Rh-Polypeptide-7 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: 23/06/2016