R-(Oligopeptide-126 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-124 Sh-Polypeptide-2)
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
r-(Oligopeptide-126 sh-Oligopeptide-1 sh-Polypeptide-124 sh-Polypeptide-2) is a single chain fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the genes encoding for Oligopeptide-126 , sh-Oligopeptide-1 , sh-Polypeptide-124 and sh-Polypeptide-2. The fusion peptide contains 193 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
R-(Oligopeptide-126 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-124 Sh-Polypeptide-2) 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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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
R-(Oligopeptide-126 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-124 Sh-Polypeptide-2) 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-(Oligopeptide-126 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-124 Sh-Polypeptide-2)?
R-(Oligopeptide-126 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-124 Sh-Polypeptide-2) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. r-(Oligopeptide-126 sh-Oligopeptide-1 sh-Polypeptide-124 sh-Polypeptide-2) is a single chain fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the genes encoding for Oligopeptide-126 , sh-Oligopeptide-1 , sh-Polypeptide-124 and sh-Polypeptide-2. The fusion peptide contains 193 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is R-(Oligopeptide-126 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-124 Sh-Polypeptide-2) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. R-(Oligopeptide-126 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-124 Sh-Polypeptide-2) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does R-(Oligopeptide-126 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-124 Sh-Polypeptide-2) do in cosmetic products?
R-(Oligopeptide-126 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-124 Sh-Polypeptide-2) is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, 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: 24/10/2019