R-(Oligopeptide-133 Sh-Oligopeptide-1)
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
r-(Oligopeptide-133 sh-Oligopeptide-1) 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-133 and sh-Oligopeptide-1. The fusion peptide contains 79 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-133 Sh-Oligopeptide-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-(Oligopeptide-133 Sh-Oligopeptide-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-(Oligopeptide-133 Sh-Oligopeptide-1)?
R-(Oligopeptide-133 Sh-Oligopeptide-1) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. r-(Oligopeptide-133 sh-Oligopeptide-1) 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-133 and sh-Oligopeptide-1. The fusion peptide contains 79 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-133 Sh-Oligopeptide-1) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. R-(Oligopeptide-133 Sh-Oligopeptide-1) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does R-(Oligopeptide-133 Sh-Oligopeptide-1) do in cosmetic products?
R-(Oligopeptide-133 Sh-Oligopeptide-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: 25/04/2019