S-Melittin
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
s-Melittin is a single chain protein produced synthetically to be identical to Melittin, which is found in bee venom. The protein contains 70 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-Melittin is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
S-Melittin 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-Melittin?
S-Melittin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. s-Melittin is a single chain protein produced synthetically to be identical to Melittin, which is found in bee venom. The protein contains 70 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is S-Melittin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. S-Melittin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does S-Melittin do in cosmetic products?
S-Melittin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 18/04/2018