R-Bovine Octapeptide-1
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
r-Bovine Octapeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant bovine protein fragment produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is directly isolated from a bovine source which codes for Beta-Lactoglobulin. The protein contains a maximum of 178 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids
What does it do?
R-Bovine Octapeptide-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
EU regulatory status
R-Bovine Octapeptide-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 R-Bovine Octapeptide-1?
R-Bovine Octapeptide-1 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. r-Bovine Octapeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant bovine protein fragment produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is directly isolated from a bovine source which codes for Beta-Lactoglobulin. The protein contains a maximum of 178 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids
Is R-Bovine Octapeptide-1 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. R-Bovine Octapeptide-1 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does R-Bovine Octapeptide-1 do in cosmetic products?
R-Bovine Octapeptide-1 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
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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: 13/03/2014