Banned in EU

Rh-Polypeptide-79

A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Peroxiredoxin-1

What does it do?

Rh-Polypeptide-79 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antioxidant

    neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin

  • Skin protecting

    helps shield skin from external environmental factors

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

Rh-Polypeptide-79 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 416), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is Rh-Polypeptide-79?

Rh-Polypeptide-79 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Peroxiredoxin-1

Is Rh-Polypeptide-79 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Rh-Polypeptide-79 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Rh-Polypeptide-79 do in cosmetic products?

Rh-Polypeptide-79 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, 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: 23/06/2016