Potato Sh-Polypeptide-9
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Potato sh-Polypeptide-9 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by potato, Solanum tuberosum after using either a transient expression system or transgenesis (stable insertion of a copy of a human gene into its DNA). The starting gene is synthesized to be identical to the human gene which codes for Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A. It contains a maximum of 412 amino acids, which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 stand amino acids.
What does it do?
Potato Sh-Polypeptide-9 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Potato Sh-Polypeptide-9 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 Potato Sh-Polypeptide-9?
Potato Sh-Polypeptide-9 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Potato sh-Polypeptide-9 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by potato, Solanum tuberosum after using either a transient expression system or transgenesis (stable insertion of a copy of a human gene into its DNA). The starting gene is synthesized to be identical to the human gene which codes for Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A. It contains a maximum of 412 amino acids, which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 stand amino acids.
Is Potato Sh-Polypeptide-9 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Potato Sh-Polypeptide-9 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Potato Sh-Polypeptide-9 do in cosmetic products?
Potato Sh-Polypeptide-9 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, hair 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: 17/04/2018