R-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-2
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
r-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-2 is a single chain recombinant protein produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene which codes for PvLEA2 Protein is directly isolated from the sleeping chironomid, Polypedilum vanderplanki. The parent protein contains a maximum of 180 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-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-2 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
R-Sleeping Chironomid 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-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-2?
R-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-2 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. r-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-2 is a single chain recombinant protein produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene which codes for PvLEA2 Protein is directly isolated from the sleeping chironomid, Polypedilum vanderplanki. The parent protein contains a maximum of 180 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids
Is R-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-2 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. R-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-2 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does R-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-2 do in cosmetic products?
R-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-2 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, 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: 03/06/2020