Sh-Decapeptide-23
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sh-Decapeptide-23 is a single chain human peptide produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Angiotensinogen (AGT) and contains 10 amino acids consisting of arginine, aspartic acid, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, phenylalanine, proline, tyrosine and valine.
What does it do?
Sh-Decapeptide-23 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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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Sh-Decapeptide-23 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-23?
Sh-Decapeptide-23 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sh-Decapeptide-23 is a single chain human peptide produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Angiotensinogen (AGT) and contains 10 amino acids consisting of arginine, aspartic acid, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, phenylalanine, proline, tyrosine and valine.
Is Sh-Decapeptide-23 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sh-Decapeptide-23 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sh-Decapeptide-23 do in cosmetic products?
Sh-Decapeptide-23 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, skin protecting.
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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: 26/11/2012