Allowed in EU

Sh-Dna

A cosmetic ingredient used as bleaching in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

sh-DNA is a human DNA fragment produced synthetically to be identical to a human DNA that codes for mir-434-5p, a type of RNA called microRNA. This DNA fragment contains 7064 nucleotides

What does it do?

Sh-Dna is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Bleaching

    lightens hair or skin tone by chemically reducing pigment

EU regulatory status

Sh-Dna 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-Dna?

Sh-Dna is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sh-DNA is a human DNA fragment produced synthetically to be identical to a human DNA that codes for mir-434-5p, a type of RNA called microRNA. This DNA fragment contains 7064 nucleotides

Is Sh-Dna allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sh-Dna is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sh-Dna do in cosmetic products?

Sh-Dna is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bleaching.

What is the CAS number of Sh-Dna?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sh-Dna is -.

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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: 24/03/2014