Sh-Decapeptide-1 Sr-Pineapple Stem Bromelain
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sh-Decapeptide-1 sr-Pineapple Stem Bromelain is a single chain synthetic fusion peptide produced by fermentation in E.coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from sh-Decapeptide-1 and sr-Pineapple Stem Bromelain. The fusion peptide contains 222 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Sh-Decapeptide-1 Sr-Pineapple Stem Bromelain 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
Sh-Decapeptide-1 Sr-Pineapple Stem Bromelain 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 Sh-Decapeptide-1 Sr-Pineapple Stem Bromelain?
Sh-Decapeptide-1 Sr-Pineapple Stem Bromelain is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sh-Decapeptide-1 sr-Pineapple Stem Bromelain is a single chain synthetic fusion peptide produced by fermentation in E.coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from sh-Decapeptide-1 and sr-Pineapple Stem Bromelain. The fusion peptide contains 222 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Sh-Decapeptide-1 Sr-Pineapple Stem Bromelain allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sh-Decapeptide-1 Sr-Pineapple Stem Bromelain is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sh-Decapeptide-1 Sr-Pineapple Stem Bromelain do in cosmetic products?
Sh-Decapeptide-1 Sr-Pineapple Stem Bromelain 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: 21/06/2016