S-Hiv-1 Oligopeptide-5 Sh-Decapeptide-8 Sp
A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
s-HIV-1 Oligopeptide-5 sh-Decapeptide-8 SP is a single chain synthetic fusion peptide. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the genes encoding for s-HIV-1 Oligopeptide-5 SP and sh-Decapeptide-8 SP. The fusion peptide contains 21 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?
S-Hiv-1 Oligopeptide-5 Sh-Decapeptide-8 Sp is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anti-sebum
helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin
EU regulatory status
S-Hiv-1 Oligopeptide-5 Sh-Decapeptide-8 Sp 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 S-Hiv-1 Oligopeptide-5 Sh-Decapeptide-8 Sp?
S-Hiv-1 Oligopeptide-5 Sh-Decapeptide-8 Sp is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. s-HIV-1 Oligopeptide-5 sh-Decapeptide-8 SP is a single chain synthetic fusion peptide. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the genes encoding for s-HIV-1 Oligopeptide-5 SP and sh-Decapeptide-8 SP. The fusion peptide contains 21 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is S-Hiv-1 Oligopeptide-5 Sh-Decapeptide-8 Sp allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. S-Hiv-1 Oligopeptide-5 Sh-Decapeptide-8 Sp is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does S-Hiv-1 Oligopeptide-5 Sh-Decapeptide-8 Sp do in cosmetic products?
S-Hiv-1 Oligopeptide-5 Sh-Decapeptide-8 Sp is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum.
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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: 23/10/2019