Rice Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-9
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Rice Oligopeptide-91 sh-Polypeptide-9 is a fusion peptide of Oligopeptide-91 and sh-Polypeptide-9 produced by rice plants after using either a transient expression system or transgenesis (stable insertion of a copy of a human gene into its DNA). The fusion peptide contains 186 amino acids and may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Rice Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-9 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
Rice Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-9 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 Rice Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-9?
Rice Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-9 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Rice Oligopeptide-91 sh-Polypeptide-9 is a fusion peptide of Oligopeptide-91 and sh-Polypeptide-9 produced by rice plants after using either a transient expression system or transgenesis (stable insertion of a copy of a human gene into its DNA). The fusion peptide contains 186 amino acids and may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Rice Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-9 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Rice Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-9 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Rice Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-9 do in cosmetic products?
Rice Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-9 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: 26/04/2019