R-(S-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-4)
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?
r-(s-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1 sh-Polypeptide-4) is a single chain fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from sr-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1 and sh-Polypeptide-4. The fusion peptide contains 287 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-(S-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-4) 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
R-(S-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-4) 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-(S-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-4)?
R-(S-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-4) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. r-(s-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1 sh-Polypeptide-4) is a single chain fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from sr-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1 and sh-Polypeptide-4. The fusion peptide contains 287 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is R-(S-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-4) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. R-(S-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-4) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does R-(S-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-4) do in cosmetic products?
R-(S-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-4) 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: 24/10/2019