S-Rice Oligopeptide-1
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, bulking in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
s-Rice Oligopeptide-1 is a single chain protein produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Starch Synthase found in rice. The peptide contains 11 amino acids. Starch Synthase contains a maximum of 50 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-Rice Oligopeptide-1 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties
EU regulatory status
S-Rice Oligopeptide-1 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-Rice Oligopeptide-1?
S-Rice Oligopeptide-1 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. s-Rice Oligopeptide-1 is a single chain protein produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Starch Synthase found in rice. The peptide contains 11 amino acids. Starch Synthase contains a maximum of 50 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is S-Rice Oligopeptide-1 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. S-Rice Oligopeptide-1 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does S-Rice Oligopeptide-1 do in cosmetic products?
S-Rice Oligopeptide-1 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, bulking.
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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: 20/02/2018