S-Scorpion Oligopeptide-1 Amide
A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
s-Scorpion Oligopeptide-1 Amide is a single chain protein synthetically produced to contain 12 amino acids derivatized with 2 amino acid substitutions based on Venom Toxin which is found in the scorpion, Hemiscorpius lepturus. The C-terminus of the oligopeptide is an amide. Venom Toxin contains a maxinum of 69 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 amino acids.
What does it do?
S-Scorpion Oligopeptide-1 Amide 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-Scorpion Oligopeptide-1 Amide 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-Scorpion Oligopeptide-1 Amide?
S-Scorpion Oligopeptide-1 Amide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. s-Scorpion Oligopeptide-1 Amide is a single chain protein synthetically produced to contain 12 amino acids derivatized with 2 amino acid substitutions based on Venom Toxin which is found in the scorpion, Hemiscorpius lepturus. The C-terminus of the oligopeptide is an amide. Venom Toxin contains a maxinum of 69 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 amino acids.
Is S-Scorpion Oligopeptide-1 Amide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. S-Scorpion Oligopeptide-1 Amide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does S-Scorpion Oligopeptide-1 Amide do in cosmetic products?
S-Scorpion Oligopeptide-1 Amide 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: 18/04/2018